The Desert Rocker (2022)

The Desert Rocker is an intimate, witty and profound portrait of the extraordinary Hasna El Becharia, a pioneer Gnawa artist. The first musician to break through the social barrier of this culture, she empowers and inspires women of all ages by reclaiming a musical tradition reserved for men for centuries . A singularly talented artist, she leads women to redefine their roles and challenge cultural norms , one musical performance at a time.

• Year: 2022
• Genres: Documentary, Music
• Countries: Algeria, Canada, France
• Languages: English, Arabic, French
• Runtime: 75 min