Song written by Mohamed Hamri featured on compilation album with latest edition.
The Master Musicians of Joujouka feature among musical influences of Brian Jones and more who have been inspired by The Rolling Stones lead guitarist and founding member on a CD album presented with the latest issue of Mojo magazine.
The February 2025 edition of Mojo magazine includes a compilation of music that “inspired Jones as a teenager, on to the sounds of India and Morocco that sent him on profound new trajectories”.
A Man of Wealth and Taste: The Brian Jones Companion features the track ‘Brian Jones Zahjouka Very Stoned’ performed by the current group of Master Musicians.
Brian Jones visited the Master Musicians of Joujouka in their village in 1968, with his recordings later released as Brian Jones Presents The Pipes Of Pan At Joujouka.
Mojo said: “Jones’s 1968 trip with Brion Gyson to record ceremonial music in the village of Joujouka – or Zahjouka – was a critical moment in introducing traditional Moroccan music to a global audience.”
In fact the visit and the recording were organised by Joujouka born, Mohamed Hamri, who looked after the Masters from the late 1940s until his death in 2000. Hamri is one of Morocco’s greatest 20th century painters.
This version of the Master Musicians track is from the Live in Paris album. Howlin’ Wolf, Elmore James, Nico, Lucinda Williams and Ravi Shankar are among other artists features on the 15-track CD.
The February 2025 edition of Mojo is available now from all good newsagents. More information here
Due to unprecedented demand a second Master Musicians of Joujouka festival for 2025 is announced for 30 May to 1 June and is booking now. More information and tickets here
