In building his strong stylistic and artistic identity, Oud master, vocalist and composer Dhafer Youssef always had a good taste for collaboration.

In his latest album "Street of Minarets" (released in January 2023), Dhafer Youssef gathered an all-star cast, including Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Dave Holland, Vinnie Colaiuta...

Sharing their artistry and experience, he unfolds his own musical identity, bringing East and West together, and freeing his instrument from its traditional role to bring it into jazz and contemporary styles.

In addition to his current tour with a blazing band, Dhafer will also propose over the next season more intimate programs, but nonetheless full of density and surprises.

First, his "Street of Minarets " trio will build on his latest repertoire with a limited rhythm section, distilling his grooves into their most essential form.

Second, Dhafer will join his long-time friend and collaborator Eivind Aarset for an exceptional duo. Known for his very broad sonic palette and mastery of textures, the Norwegian guitarist will bring an electronic counterpoint to his oud playing, outlining all the modernity in Dhafer’s music.

21/04 Tournai (BEL), Tournai Jazz Festival
25/04 Vienna (AUT), Porgy & Bess
30/04 Yerevan (ARM), Int. Jazz Day
05/06 Poznan (PL), Enter Enea Festival
09/07 Malaga (ESP), Teatro Cervantes
11/07 Marseille (FR), Jazz des 5 Continents
26/07 Chamonix (FR), Cosmojazz Festival
01/08 Marciac (FR), Jazz in Marciac
03/08 Lecce (IT), Locomotiv Festival

05/08 Gouvy (BEL), Gouvy Jazz Festival
13/08 Berchidda (IT), Time In Jazz
27/09 Wuppertal (GER), Multiphonics
28/09 Cologne (GER), Multiphonics
29/09 Metz (FR), L’Arsenal
13/10 Cayenne (GUY), Kayenn Jazz Festival
21/11 Istanbul (TUR), Zorlu
29/11 Cenon (FR), Rocher de Palmer
01/12 Paris (FR), Philharmonie de Paris