Massa Qoussa is a legendary storyteller in the muslim Africa and Arab part of the world. He travels around telling old myths and stories from the Qouran. Often a band of lokal musicians follows to accompagny the stories or fill in som extra amusement as Massa himself pauses.
As the groups of lokal musicians meet with musicians from other parts of the Middle East and Muslim countries all over Africa, the music transforms into an afro-Arab folkstyle. Sometimes even electryfied in urban areas. The stories told by the specific Massa has crucially impact on the music played. Sometimes Massa is even seen playing with the band leading it in the desired direction.
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