Hoba Hoba Spirit was first played on NTS on 17 December 2021. Songs played include Gnawa Blues.

Hoba Hoba Spirit is one of the most well known World Music bands in Morocco, they are often on tour throughout the world.

In 1998, the alienesque Hoba Hoba Spirit emerged in the form of a duo from Casablanca. Vivacious, and void of airs and graces, they began playing music for no more than the amusement of close friends.

Réda, guitarist, singer-songwriter, collaborates with Aboubakr, percussionist and singer. Their style: rock, rai, gnawa (among others) amalgamated to become what was later christened ‘haiha attitude’, loosely translating as "priority…