Innov Gnawa

A fixture in the global music tapestry of New York, Grammy-nominated music group Innov Gnawa performs Moroccan Gnawa trance music around the world. Over the years, they have played shows in many prestigious American venues, including Coachella, Terminal 5, Red Rocks Amphitheater, the Lincoln Center, the Music Hall of Williamsburg, and the Brooklyn Bowl.

Introducing the world to the spiritual healing of Gnawa, their debut album titled LILA was recorded in one take during a five-hour session at the Daptone House of Soul in Bushwick, New York. Lila, meaning “night,” is a sacred ceremony in which Ben Jaafer and his karkaba ensemble dedicate a full evening to healing through music. This nightlong rhythm-fest and spiritual ritual cleanses the mind, body, and spirit.