Thursday 11 June 2015

Raja Meziane & Ouled Haoussa – Gouré.. Island of Gourée Vol 1

Raja Meziane & Ouled Haoussa – Gouré.. Island of Gourée Vol 1 is now out on all prime digital outlets and platforms such us #iTunes #Junodownload #Amazon #GooglePlay #Rhapsody #eMusic #Spotify
Island of Gorée a UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast. Ruled in succession by the Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, its architecture is characterized by the contrast between the grim slave-quarters and the elegant houses of the slave traders. Today it continues to serve as a reminder of human exploitation and as a sanctuary for reconciliation.

The Island of Goree has an outstanding Universal Value, it was designated a historic site in 1944, with safeguarding measures in 1951 (under the colonial era). It was subsequently inscribed on the national heritage list in 1975 and on the World Heritage List in 1978

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