Boston Band Club d’Elf

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with musicians Michael Rivard, Brahim Fribgane and Hassan Hakmoun about their work with ensemble Club d’Elf. It is a Boston-based group that performs variations on the ancient Moroccan style of gnawa. Download MP3

Video: Club d’Elf performs live at WGBH studios.

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