DISCOGRAPHY
Six albums spanning three decades — from raw traditional Gnawa ceremonies to groundbreaking global fusion collaborations.
Unity
Healing RecordsA transcendent journey blending ancient Gnawa trance with modern production, featuring extended ritual compositions and spiritual invocations.
The Gift
Triloka / Razor & TieA landmark album showcasing Hakmoun's mastery of the guembri and his unique fusion of Moroccan traditions with global sounds. Won "Album of the Year" at AFIM Indie Awards.
Life Around the World
Mina MusicAn exploration of cross-cultural musical conversations, recorded across multiple continents with diverse collaborators.
The Fire Within
Music of the WorldRaw, powerful Gnawa ceremonies captured with fiery intensity — the spiritual heart of Hakmoun's musical practice. Features collaborations with Don Cherry.
Trance
Real World RecordsProduced by Simon Emmerson at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios, this album brought Gnawa music to international audiences and defined a generation of world music.
Gift of the Gnawa
Flying FishHakmoun's debut album with Adam Rudolph, introducing the hypnotic power of the guembri to the world music scene.
TRANCE (1993)
Recorded at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios in Bath, England. Produced by Simon Emmerson. This landmark album brought Gnawa music to international audiences and was selected by Rolling Stone as one of the “Hot Picks of '94.”