The afternoon was spent driving to our next destination…the gorge. Along the way, our wonderful guides, Hakim and Joy, planned a visit for us with the Berber white men tribe in a small village. We were treated yet another unique style of traditional Berber tribal music. This time we were impressed with the soulful vocals sung over a bass guitar like instrument and a combination of quieter drums and the corocasha. The corocasha are metal hand instruments shaped like small flat barbells. They are hinged on the bottom and played by clapping them together (like small cymbals), creating a sound that is supposed to mimic the sounds of the slave chains. The sound is intended to celebrate their release from bondage. We participated in their traditional dance and really enjoyed their energetic sincerity. We felt that their sense of spirit was truly heartfelt and grounded.
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