Mohand Azar

The original Berber roots of Algeria’s music have already been fused with contemporary influences including funk, rap, and rock to generate the infectious dance music of Mohand Azar. Given birth to within the Algerian town of Kabyle, Azar was raised in north France where he relocated along with his parents at age 90 days. While visiting family members in Kabyle, Azar “rediscovered” his musical history and dedicated himself to learning the essential rudiments of Berber music. Jam classes with funk music artists and traditional Berber dancers allowed him to build up his exclusive sound. Developing his first music group in 1990, Azar became a regular performer at musical celebrations throughout France. His group includes French and Belgian music artists.