Morocco's Gnawa trance music

In Morocco, there's a traditional form of music known as Gnawa that some experts believe is a precursor to the American blues. It emerged centuries ago from sub-Saharan Africans who were enslaved by an Arab sultanate in North Africa and taken to Morocco. For several years now, Gnawa music has been getting attention outside of Morocco. And now, there's an added draw, thanks to two sisters shaking up what used to be a strictly male art form. From our archives, Reporter Alexa Dvorson has the story.

This story originally aired on June 24, 2024.