ðə nˈɑːwə plˈeɪ dˈiːpli hɪpnˈɑːɾɪk tɹˈæns mjˈuːzɪk, mˈɑːɹkt baɪ lˈoʊtˈoʊnd, ɹˈɪðmɪk sˈɪntɪɹ mˈɛlədiz, kˈɔːl ænd ɹᵻspˈɑːns sˈɪŋɪŋ, hˈændklæpɪŋ ænd sˈɪmbəlz.
The Gnawa play deeply hypnotic trance music, marked by low-toned, rhythmic sintir melodies, call and response singing, handclapping and cymbals.