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CASABLANCA - The Moroccan rock band Hoba Hoba Spirit has legions of adoring fans.When they are on stage, the audience sings along with every word. They play across Morocco and abroad. Words from their lyrics, such as “fhamator,” or know-it-all, have entered urban slang.

Still, after 10 years and 5 albums they don’t earn enough from their recorded art to live on.

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