Exploring the rugged southern region of Morocco.

I arrived in the hardscrabble town of Tafroute.

Famed for its Argan oil and its strange bright

leather footwear. It's also where I bought the bulk

of the best tapes this one included. From what

I can gather this instrument is called a Lotar from the

Middle Atlas region played by the Amazigh imdyazn (bards).

One long improvisation per side of mesmerizing melodies.

Can someone please give me an arabic translation?