Dhafer Youssef

Dhafer Youssef
ظافر يوسف
Dhafer Youssef, Oslo Jazzfestival 2015
Dhafer Youssef, Oslo Jazzfestival 2015
Background information
Birth nameDhafer bin Youssef bin Tahar Maarref
Born (1967-11-19) 19 November 1967 (age 56)
Teboulba, Tunisia
OriginTunisia Tunisia
GenresEthno jazz, world fusion, Sufi, qawwali, jazz fusion, new-age, jazztronica
Occupation(s)Musician, singer
Instrument(s)Oud, vocals
Years active1990–present
LabelsEnja, Justin Time, Jazzland, EmArcy, Okeh
Websitewww.dhaferyoussef.com

Dhafer Youssef (Arabic: ظافر يوسف; born 19 November 1967) is a Tunisian composer, singer and oud player.