DHAFER YOUSSEF | ظافر يوسف

With a deeply affecting vocal style, a pure application of oud music, cool electronic effects and a range of original fusion sounds, Dhafer Youssef is counted among today’s shooting stars on the World Music scene. Youssef’s unique style of music combines mystical and jazz influences from World Music with Arab lyricism. With six fine albums to his credit, Youssef has been nominated for prestigious awards in avant-garde and world music.
The story of Dhafer Youssef is a remarkable one. Dhafer grew up in a Tunisian fishing village where he came from a family of muezzins. Because of his beautiful voice, Dhafer was asked to record the call to prayer when he was only five years old. The child later discovered a love for jazz. As a young man, Dhafer left Tunisia to embark on a jazz career and has lived in Europe since 1990, performing in Tunisia, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, and other countries.