August 11, 2025
World Music Mahmoud Guinia
Mahmoud Guinia (also spelled Gania, Guinea or Khania; 1951 – 2 August 2015) was a Moroccan Gnawa musician, singer and guembri player, who was traditionally regarded as a Maâllem (معلم محمود ﯕينيا), i.e. master. The family name is Gania, which also was the spelling in the passport of the artist.
He recorded for both domestic and foreign labels, and collaborated with numerous western musicians.