Zar Electrik Bring Gnawa’s Ancient Spirit And Modern Energy To NPR Tiny Desk

At NPR’s Tiny Desk, Zar Electrik turned the office into a midnight trance. With Anass Zine’s soaring vocals, Arthur Péneau’s electric kora, and Didier Simione’s beats, their mix of Gnawa tradition and modern energy felt both timeless and thrilling. Singing in Arabic, French, Darija, and even English, they connected cultures and hearts in one ecstatic moment.