Henry Azra | |
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Born | January 21, 1952 |
Nationality | Moroccan |
Other names | Henri Azra |
Occupation | Musician |
Known for | Classical Moroccan music |
Henry Azra, also spelled Henri Azra, (born 21 January 1952 in Casablanca, Morocco) is a Los Angeles–based classical Moroccan musician.[1] Henry Azra is the son of the renowned international Kanunist, Salim Azra,[2] who contributed to much of the success of Samy Elmaghribi[3] and Salim Halali. Salim Azra was a favorite to King Mohammad V and was regularly asked to play at the King's Royal Palace. Following in his late father's footsteps, Henry is famously known for playing the Kanun.