World Heritage Site:
Medina of Fez
Publication Year:
2015
Publication Type:
Article
Publication Identifier:
WHE497F579A67
Summary
The Medina of Fez serves as a dynamic cultural and religious hub where the interplay between music, rhythm, and Sufi mysticism shapes its artistic landscape. This study reveals how aḍriḥa (narrow streets) and zawāyā (Sufi lodges or brotherhoods) have redefined the city's geographical structure, creating spaces that host diverse festivals and cultural events. The status of music, its performers, and instruments varies significantly depending on context—whether religious, intellectual, or artistic—demonstrating their adaptability within this multifaceted environment. The research highlights Fez as a living testament to the fusion of mysticism, spirituality, and artistic expression, where great spiritual figures have left an enduring legacy.
Citation
Álvarez, G. B. (2015). Mística en el Islam: música y ritmo en la recitación Sufí. Fez Mystic in Islam: music and rhythm in reciting sufi. Fez. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.4636646