Saturday 15 August, 21:00

Zafîf + DJ set Ramin

Zafîf blends neo-Bedouin grooves and hypnotic Arabic vocals into a cross-cultural sound world. Formed in Geneva in 2017 by Samir Mokrani and Khalil Bensid, the ensemble combines oud, guembri, saz, keyboards, drums and diverse percussion to weave Gnawa rhythms, G‑funk grooves and Arabic-Anatolian melismas. With Dorian Selmi on drums and Alban Ribouleau on keys, and guest masters from Gnawa and Yemenite traditions, improvisation drives the arrangements. DJ and producer Ramin adds electronic textures and club sensibilities, creating a layered, trance-like journey.

Quai Gustave-ADOR 66,
1207 Genève
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Photo Credit: DR

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