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Dhafer Youssef
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Participations

105
Song Writer
13
Vocalist
3
Arranger
19
Record Producer
1
Music Producer
1
Executive Producer
Bio
Dhafer Youssef is a Tunisian composer, singer, and oud player. Developing an interest in jazz at an early age, Dhafer Youssef left his home country in 1990 for Europe in other to pursue a jazz career. Over the years, Dhafer Youssef has risen to fame for his beautiful vocals and blend of Arabic and Indian musical styles with jazz.
Discography
Albums10
Sounds Of Mirrors
Sounds Of Mirrors2018 • AlbumTracks: 12
Diwan of Beauty and Odd
Diwan of Beauty and Odd2016 • AlbumTracks: 11
Birds Requiem
Birds Requiem2013 • AlbumTracks: 11
Abu Nawas Rhapsody
Abu Nawas Rhapsody2010 • AlbumTracks: 12
Glow
Glow2007 • AlbumTracks: 10
Divine Shadows
Divine Shadows2006 • AlbumTracks: 11
Odem
Odem2005 • AlbumTracks: 10
Digital Prophecy
Digital Prophecy2003 • AlbumTracks: 10
Electric Sufi
Electric Sufi2001 • AlbumTracks: 13
Malak
Malak1999 • AlbumTracks: 9
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