Zoufris Maracas

Motivated by both legendary French chanteurs as well as the sounds of their African heritage, Zoufris Maracas are an eclectic world music outfit who increased to fame using their humorous and poetic undertake an array of social and politics issues. Named following the band of Algerian employees who immigrated to France in the next half from the 20th hundred years, founders Vin and Micho fulfilled at age group 15 and immediately after journeyed together across Western world Africa, executing the tracks of Jacques Brel and Georges Brassens on the four-string electric guitar. After heading their separate methods, they regrouped in 2007 to begin with busking in the roads of Paris, where these were uncovered by manufacturer Francois Causse (who afterwards joined up with the duo on drums). Following recruitment of trumpeter Brice and gypsy guitarist Mike, they released their debut record, Jail Doree, in 2012.