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« Satirical and enchanting language "Groove à dos de chameau", is the secret of Gnawa Diffusion. »
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« Gnawas "gained a big fluency", a know-how and a ease that make a difference with other competitors, and they are the guarantors of an undeniable elegance. »
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Amar CHAOUI

Percussionist

Born in Montreuil(suburb of paris) where he grew up, he studied and is still living.

His childhood was grounded on traditional algerian music, and on percussions. At 14, one of his profesors decides to open a class of percussion at the school. He signs up without even thinking.

His passion for percussions increases. He dicovers his first band later and plays with different artists such as steve coleman, sophie elborg, idir, takfarinas, fadela, and many other algerian artists. Today, he follows his way with akli d, gaada sde bechar, larbi dida, nemla...

In 2002, he joins Gnawa Diffusion.

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