5 Facts About the Recording of Apocalypse Across the Sky

  1. The album was recorded in the musicians’ home village of Jajouka in the Rif Mountains of Morocco.
  2. The Master Musicians of Jajouka recorded the album at home, not in a professional studio.
  3. The remote mountain location influenced the raw, natural sound of the recording.
  4. Recording in their village allowed the musicians to perform in their familiar, traditional environment.
  5. The Rif Mountains setting is integral to the album’s authentic atmosphere and cultural context.