Dhafer Youssef

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Dhafer Youssef(born 1967 in Teboulba, Tunisia) is a composer, singer, and oud player. He developped an interest in jazz at an early age and clandestinely listened to it during his education at Qur'anic school.[1] He later left Tunisia to start a jazz career and has lived in Europe since 1990. He also works in avant garde and world music where he's been nominated for awards[2]. He has released four albums of his own and also did notable work with Paolo Fresu. He indicates an affinity for Nordic music and the Music of India.

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  • Malak (2001)
  • Electric Sufi (2002)
  • Digital Prophecy (2003)
  • Divine Shadows (2006)

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