STREET OF MINARETS

 Winner of the
Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik 2023

“Tunisian Oud Player and Vocalist gathers Hancock, Holland, Akinmusire, Colaiuta, Dos Santos Tenori & Marcus Miller in a blissful new album.

“From the first notes it becomes clear that Dhafer Youssef has added a masterpiece to his high-quality repertoire… Dhafer Youssef is one of the most important ambassadors of contemporary music who fortunately does not care about labels and genres. A delight for the ears!”

Edison Awards

 

In his 9th Album “Street of Minarets”, Dhafer Youssef is offering a very unique musical journey, sublimed by the touch of the music legend Herbie Hancock and the amazing lineup: Marcus Miller on the electric bass, Dave Holland on the double bass, Nguyên Lê on the guitars, Vinnie Colaiuta on the drums…

The album genre is largely influenced by the jazz of the 50s and the rock of the 80s, with gentle touches of brazilian rythms and Indian melodies.

Also, “Street of Minarets” reveals how Dhafer Youssef is a creator in constant motion. Dhafer doesn’t want to be categorized, he tries to escape exotism and bad etiquette as much as possible.

Who could have imagined the Oud – an oriental luth – as a conductor of a funk band?
40 years ago, who would have imagined a subtle musical piece in which the Miles Davis trumpet is mixed with synthesizers or electronic drums?

Boldness is certainly a feature for the greats.

 

STREET OF MINARETS

“From the first notes it becomes clear that Dhafer Youssef has added a masterpiece to his high-quality repertoire… Dhafer Youssef is one of the most important ambassadors of contemporary music who fortunately does not care about labels and genres. A delight for the ears!”

Edison Awards

 

In his 9th Album “Street of Minarets”, Dhafer Youssef is offering a very unique musical journey, sublimed by the touch of the music legend Herbie Hancock and the amazing lineup: Marcus Miller on the electric bass, Dave Holland on the double bass, Nguyên Lê on the guitars, Vinnie Colaiuta on the drums…

The album genre is largely influenced by the jazz of the 50s and the rock of the 80s, with gentle touches of brazilian rythms and Indian melodies.

Also, “Street of Minarets” reveals how Dhafer Youssef is a creator in constant motion. Dhafer doesn’t want to be categorized, he tries to escape exotism and bad etiquette as much as possible.

Who could have imagined the Oud – an oriental luth – as a conductor of a funk band?
40 years ago, who would have imagined a subtle musical piece in which the Miles Davis trumpet is mixed with synthesizers or electronic drums?

Boldness is certainly a feature for the greats.

 

 Winner of the
Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik 2023

“Tunisian Oud Player and Vocalist gathers Hancock, Holland, Akinmusire, Colaiuta, Dos Santos Tenori & Marcus Miller in a blissful new album.