Abdellah El Gourd, a 77-year-old Moroccan legend of gnawa music, poses for a picture in the old city of Tangiers on April 23, 2024. The Moroccan city of Tangiers, which has a long history as a haven of inspiration for American jazz musicians, will host UNESCO's International Jazz Day for the first time on April 30. Famous US pianist Randy Weston settled in Tangiers for five years after visiting 14 African countries in 1967 during a tour organised by the US State Department. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP) (Photo by FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)