Originally from the sub-Saharan (“Sahel”) regions of Africa, notably Senegal, the Gwana are ritual musicians who originally came to Morocco as slaves in the 15th and 16th century from the vast Songhai Kingdom.
We had the good fortune this summer of having our few days in Saint-Remy-de-Provence coincide with the town’s 32nd annual Festival of Wine and Crafts.
It started behind the organizer’s barn, and now takes over most of a city park. Adults and children swarming (pardon!) around the grill to taste roast grasshoppers and other insects. Gives a new meaning to “getting a bug bite.” Anyway, here are…
Originally from the sub-Saharan (“Sahel”) regions of Africa, notably Senegal, the Gwana are ritual musicians who originally came to Morocco as slaves in the 15th and 16th century from the vast Songhai Kingdom.
We had the good fortune this summer of having our few days in Saint-Remy-de-Provence coincide with the town’s 32nd annual Festival of Wine and Crafts.
It started behind the organizer’s barn, and now takes over most of a city park. Adults and children swarming (pardon!) around the grill to taste roast grasshoppers and other insects. Gives a new meaning to “getting a bug bite.” Anyway, here are…