Person Open DS/UK/21945 El Kasri; Hamid (1961-); Moroccan musician El Kasri Hamid 1961- Moroccan musician Male

Hamid El Kasri is a Moroccan performer of Moroccan Gnaoua style. Hamid’s grandmother’s Sudanese husband was a virtuoso of Guembri also called haj’houj. Hamid El Kasri discovered Gnawa Sufi style at the very age of seven. Later on, his powerful and clear voice made his first steps in musical scene very easy. In only few years, Hamid El Kasri became one of the most important names of Moroccan Gnaoua style. His popularity grew beyond borders and his talent won unanimous recognition. Hamid El Kasri is an inescapable artist of Gnaoua Festival of Essaouira. https://en.hibamusic.com/Maroc/hamid-el-kasri/hamid-el-kasri-220.htm (July 2018) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHAKirkbride 7/18/2018 RAHAKirkbride 5/10/2022 bca84cf6-fc2f-4d50-8256-86cde5ebefd2