Dhafer Youssef “Street of Minarets”

Tunisian-born oud master, falsetto vocalist and composer Dhafer Youssef is regarded as one of the most esteemed cultural ambassadors of contemporary music, bridging the worlds of East and West. 

Across his nine solo albums—featuring collaborations with prominent jazz musicians—listeners encounter frequent elements of Sufi tradition, Eastern literature and Turkish music. In his latest album, Street of Minarets, which he considers a work of artistic maturity, Youssef brought together legendary musicians such as Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Ambrose Akinmusire, Dave Holland, Nguyen Le, and Vinnie Colaiuta. 

Youssef will take the festival stage with a new repertoire featuring pieces from Street of Minarets. His performance—beloved by Turkish audiences for its blend of jazz, electronic, rock, Turkish and Asian musical influences—promises an unforgettable evening. 

Dhafer Youssef, Oud – Vocals 
Mario Rom, Trumpet 
Daniel Garcia, Piano 
Swaéli Mbappé, Bass Guitar 
Tao Ehrlich, Drums 
Adriano Dos Santos, Percussion