WE WELCOME THOSE WHO COME TO US:
workshop in
Ahwash ⴰⵃⵡⴰⵛ & rhythm in motion in Amazzer oasis
WE WELCOME THOSE WHO COME TO US:
workshop in
Ahwash ⴰⵃⵡⴰⵛ & rhythm in motion in Amazzer oasis
Aḥwash (Ahwach / ⴰⵃⵡⴰⵛ / أحواش) is a diverse Amazigh tradition of chanted poetry in a form of collective song-dances, accompanied by drums. It is a practice that welcomes participants of all musical and cultural backgrounds, offering a deep introduction to rhythm and collective music-making.
We will study songs from various local Aḥwash traditions, and explore the percussion instruments that typically accompany Aḥwash: genga (bass drum), bendir (frame drum), and naqus (metal bell). Rhythmic exercises will allow us to deepen embodiment and understanding of rhythm and pulse, and practice coordination. These practices will also serve as a foundation for collective rhythmic improvisation and experimentation using our bodies, voices, and percussion instruments.
For registration and queries contact: doommood.collective@gmail.com
DETAILS:
TRANSPORTATION TO/WITHIN MOROCCO
Information about flights & local transport is available here (pdf with all details).
FEE
130-180 EUR (sliding scale)
Including:
- Accomodation (in shared rooms) and food (3 meals per day; vegetarian & vegan options): donation of 90-110 EUR (paid to the hosting family)
- Teaching fee: 50-70 EUR
BOOKING
To book a spot send an email to doommood.collective@gmail.com and transfer a downpayment of 50 EUR to the account given in response (the downpayment is non-refundable and non-transferable).
FOOD/ACCOMODATION
The accomodation is in a traditional clay house of Hicham’s family, in a shared bedrooms. The meals (3 per day) will be prepared by his sister, Khadija - with options for vegans and vegetarians.
ABOUT TEACHERS:
Hicham Ounamir is a multiinstrumentalist and song-writter from Amazer, an oasis in Low Atlas. He embarked on his musical journey in 2001, self-teaching instruments such as the banjo, guitar, violin, and piano. He immersed himself in Arabic and Amazigh music while playing alongside friends, performing extensively at local events, weddings, and festivals. Hicham's breakthrough arrived in 2013 during a performance with the Ait Baamrane tribe in Sidi Ifni, where he gained recognition as a versatile musician skilled in various styles. In 2017, Hicham released his debut album, Ouznagh Tabrat. He is a member of the interdisciplinary Doom-Mood Collective and frontman of Amazigh experimental pop band Izouran.
Music by Hicham Ounamir:
Izouran | Groupe Ounamir | Astera (Lotar Solo) | ⴰ ⴱⵉⵙⵎⵉⵍⵍⴰⵀ / A Bismillah |
Borys Slowikowski is a Berlin-based artist, music educator, and psychologist from Poznan, Poland. A specialist in modern Levantine frame drums, which he has studied with Zohar Fresco since 2010. His work spans radical folk, atonal improvisation, and embodied musicality. He founded the ensemble Izouran and co-founded the Poznan Improvising Orchestra. He also performs with Farmagia Ensemble and the Kayan Project, and collaborates across disciplines as a sound designer and performer.