Dekka El Marrakchia - The Music of Marrakech
Dakka el Marrakchia is a unique cultural musical tradition in Morocco. Other spellings are Daqqa, or dekka Dekker. This word means "typing rhythm with hands" in Arabic through a very particular sound produced by clapping kept straight on any flat surface with your fingers together or kept separate. As its name suggests, El Dakka Marrakchia native of the imperial city of Marrackech and flourished mainly during the religious festival of Achuri (celebrated on the tenth day of the Muslim New Year). The celebration of marriage is also a great opportunity to listen Dakka el Marrakchia, where the atmosphere is fun and lively.
Dakka is a kind of rhythmic applause perfectly precise and controlled. It's a real feat manual based on three phases faster pace orchestrated by three main instruments: the "ta'rijat" small baked tambourines wide opening, the "tar", an instrument of the membrane, and the " qarqaba rattlesnakes "(or karkaba), an instrument of iron rhythm reminiscent of Spanish castanets. The troupe consists of many drummers begin with songs referring to the holy city, evoking all the praise they deserve. This first phase, large and majestic, and led by percussionist chief, said some of the dances "Ahwach".
The second phase (or middle phase) is simple, moderate and repetitive. It is a prelude to the expected evolution of pace during the third and final phase of the Dakka called "Afus" (which means "hand" in Berber). During this last stage, the artists Dakka get carried away by the effects of popular trumpet (or "NFIR") and are able to further enhance the atmosphere of fellowship, entertainment and mysticism will undoubtedly charm you.
Thus, Morocco has an important musical heritage which is as diverse as its multicultural society. If you want to satisfy your curiosity and discovery of all Moroccan musical styles, I invite you to visit this country and enjoy its rich culture firsthand. You will certainly enjoy your holiday and you will have moments full of fun and happiness.
Dakka el Marrakchia is a unique cultural musical tradition in Morocco. Other spellings are Daqqa, or dekka Dekker. This word means "typing rhythm with hands" in Arabic through a very particular sound produced by clapping kept straight on any flat surface with your fingers together or kept separate. As its name suggests, El Dakka Marrakchia native of the imperial city of Marrackech and flourished mainly during the religious festival of Achuri (celebrated on the tenth day of the Muslim New Year). The celebration of marriage is also a great opportunity to listen Dakka el Marrakchia, where the atmosphere is fun and lively.
Dakka is a kind of rhythmic applause perfectly precise and controlled. It's a real feat manual based on three phases faster pace orchestrated by three main instruments: the "ta'rijat" small baked tambourines wide opening, the "tar", an instrument of the membrane, and the " qarqaba rattlesnakes "(or karkaba), an instrument of iron rhythm reminiscent of Spanish castanets. The troupe consists of many drummers begin with songs referring to the holy city, evoking all the praise they deserve. This first phase, large and majestic, and led by percussionist chief, said some of the dances "Ahwach".
The second phase (or middle phase) is simple, moderate and repetitive. It is a prelude to the expected evolution of pace during the third and final phase of the Dakka called "Afus" (which means "hand" in Berber). During this last stage, the artists Dakka get carried away by the effects of popular trumpet (or "NFIR") and are able to further enhance the atmosphere of fellowship, entertainment and mysticism will undoubtedly charm you.
Thus, Morocco has an important musical heritage which is as diverse as its multicultural society. If you want to satisfy your curiosity and discovery of all Moroccan musical styles, I invite you to visit this country and enjoy its rich culture firsthand. You will certainly enjoy your holiday and you will have moments full of fun and happiness.
