Description: (Singer)
Ahmed Fakroun, a singer and songwriter from Benghazi, Libya, is renowned as a pioneer of modern Arabic World Music. He distinguishes himself among raï singers for his innovative fusion of Europop and French art rock influences, as well as his skill as a multi-instrumentalist. Fakroun is proficient in playing a variety of instruments including the saz, mandol, darbouka drum, guitar, bass guitar, and keyboards. His contributions include introducing disco music to raï and creating seamless blends of diverse musical traditions, demonstrating a profound understanding of biculturalism in his music.