DHAFER YOUSSEF

Youssef Dhafer at Moers Festival 2006
own photo 06-02-2006
photo: nomo/michael hoefner
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Dhafer Youssef bin bin Tahar Maarref (born November 19, 1967 in Téboulba) is a Tunisian composer, singer and oud player.

At a very young age, he acquired certain notoriety, locally. His music is fueled by Sufi traditions, Arab lyricism, multicultural influences and instrumentation taken from the jazz and improvisation.

Source: Wikipedia

Official site: Dhaferyoussef.com

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