Pons profiles Samir LanGus, a Moroccan musician who plays Gnawa music, an ancestral art form originating from Sub-Saharan African countries. Gnawa culture is a blend of pre-Islamic African cultures and Sufism, brought to Morocco by formerly enslaved Africans. The music tells the stories of their journey, trials, and history, capturing their pain and serving as a way to survive psychologically. Gnawa music is a mix of various African languages and instruments, with the guembri being an essential instrument for this style. LanGus, trained by Gnawa master Hamid el Kasri, believes that his music also resonates with the experiences of Black Americans. Gnawa music is often played during ritualistic ceremonies and is described as mysterious and spiritual. It establishes links between community members and represents freedom and liberation. LanGus sees similarities between Gnawa music, blues, and jazz, as they all originate from Africa.