Various Artists - The Rough Guide to the Music of Morocco (Second Edition)

Enjoy the true sounds of modern Morocco on this compelling Rough Guide, which provides a superb overview of the musical renaissance that has swept across Morocco in recent years. From gnawa to hip hop, funk, rap, and a whole lot more in between, this album includes some of the hottest names on the Moroccan scene right now.Bonus CD: Groupe Mazagan - 'Tajine Electrik'Groupe Mazagan are pioneers of a style known as chaabi-groove. The music fuses together rural chants and urban beats and makes for intoxicating results. Listen out for tinges of alaoui, gnawa, rai, reggae, rock and even salsa sounds on this excellent bonus album.