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The Glad Cafe presents:

Gnawa Trance Fusion

The Glad Cafe, Glasgow

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 7:30 PM

£16 in advance / £18 on the door
Entry Requirements: Over 18s only
General Admission (e-ticket)
$23.78 + $2.38 s/c

Combining the sounds of Morrocco mixed with African, Jazz, Celtic, Blues and other influences, Gnawa Trance Fusion is led by guembri player and singer Omar Afif. The band also features Andy Cooke on baladinda & percussion, Ato Williams on drums, Steve Kettley on saxes, Simona Simeone on qraqueb/backing vocals. Compelling instrumental and vocal phrases are created from traditional call and response sources and combined with creation around the repertoire which draws on jazz, reggae and other influence s. This is an addictive rhythmic experience, at once a soul party and a mystical transport to Africa –Gnawa Trance Fusion brings a unique cultural experience to the contemporary and world music scene.

omarafifgnawatrancefusion.com

youtube.com/@omafif

Instagram @gnawa.trance.fusion


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