Ayrad

Ayrad
Background information
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Genresworld music, Moroccan music
Years active2008–present
LabelsCOOP Les Faux-Monnayeurs
MembersHamza Abouabdelmajid
Annick Beauvais
Gabriel Brochu-Lajoie
Anit Ghosh
Kattam Laraki-Côté
Sylvain Plante
Websitehttps://ayradband.com

Ayrad (pronounced “hi-e-rad”) is a Canadian world music group from Montreal, who play a modern spin on traditional Moroccan music.[1] Led by vocalist Hamza Abouabdelmajid, band members include Annick Beauvais on oboe, bass and reita; Gabriel Brochu-Lajoie on bass and double bass; Anit Ghosh on violin; Kattam Laraki-Côté on percussion; and Sylvain Plante on drums.[1]