Caption: A grrb with his wares., Credit: Sarah K. Kramer
Image by: Sarah K. Kramer 
A grrb with his wares. 

Grrb: The Water seller

From: Sarah Kramer
Length: 00:03:40

A sound portrait of a Moroccan "Grrb," a water seller. Read the full description.

Grrb_prx_small Mustafa walks the streets of Rabat, the capital of Morocco, dressed in a colorful red costume with brass cups swinging from his jacket. His outfit draws attention, as does the bell he rings. He carries a sheepskin sack filled with a basic commodity: water.

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Piece Description

Mustafa walks the streets of Rabat, the capital of Morocco, dressed in a colorful red costume with brass cups swinging from his jacket. His outfit draws attention, as does the bell he rings. He carries a sheepskin sack filled with a basic commodity: water.

Broadcast History

Broadcast on World Vision Report on January 24th, 2009