Hassan Ben Jaafar

Hassan Ben Jaafar is a Master of the Moroccan Gnawa music who is based in NY. This page is specifically dedicated to his recent collaboration with members of Balkan Beat Box and the creation of an extraordinary new album: Nass Al Hal. Most of this album was recorded live during one snowy day in Vibromonk Studios in Brooklyn NY. More tracks were later recorded by Itamar Ziegler at his studio where he also edited and mixed the album. ___________________________________________The son of a famous Gnawa master from Fez, Hassan Ben Jafar has made his mark on the New York City music scene since 1998. He performed with Sout Al Ghorba and also with Nass Al Hal, traditional Gnawa ensembles. Nass al Hal also featured Achmed Alaoui and Mohamed Bachar, and was active for 3 years. Hassan has also performed with many Gnawa fusion ensembles, and has appeared as a special guest with the Master Musicians of Jajuka, The Balkan Beat Box, and and in various festivals around the globe.