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Jajouka rolling stone

Jajouka rolling stone

a fable of gods and heroes
Biography & MemoirMusic
Pages
297
Published
1993
Language
English

Synopsis

This book chronicles the author's journey into the remote Moroccan village of Jajouka, home to a legendary musical tribe. It explores their ancient traditions, their unique sound, and their unexpected connection to Western rock and roll. The narrative delves into the lives of the musicians and the cultural significance of their art.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeAdventurousReflective
Fish Out of Water

Genres

Biography & Memoir Music Travel

About the author

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Stephen Davis

Stephen Davis (1947-) Stephen Davis was born in New York City in 1947 and educated in Philadelphia and Boston. October of 1969 was an defining moment in Stephen's early life - the maverick Jack Kerouac had died of alcoholism and was being buried near Stephen in Massachusetts. Still at university and enthralled by the 'Rolling Stone' newspaper he was asked to cover the funeral with his friend and photographer Peter Simon. At Kerouac's wake (in Lowell) were the likes of Allen Ginsber...