Tunisia

In our first episode we share a glimpse into the diverse musical landscape of Tunisia. From bass heavy hip hop beats to hypnotic rhythms with roots in Sub saharan Africa, the small country at the tip of North Africa is known for being a cultural melting pot linking Asia, Africa and Europe.

Tune in for a short interview with our special guest, Imed Alibi, a hugely talented percussionist who has worked with a variety of musicians including Boukakes, Rachid Taha and Emel Mathlouthi and has recently launched his latest album Salhi.

What follows is a selection of music chosen by our three hosts, Yamen, Christina & Emily, spanning various genres, regions and eras.

Enjoy and stay tuned for our next episode all about Stambeli and its different manifestations across the African continent.

Tracklist:

• Imed Alibi – Pour quelques dinars de plus
• Habiba Msika – Aala Sarir Enoum
• Chafia Rochdi – Maa El-Azaba
• Slah Mosbah – Yamma Lasmar Douni
• Hadhra – Ya Belahsan Ya Shadli
• Afghan Project – Haw Bayen
• Anouar Brahem, Jan Garbarek, Shaukat Hussain – Sul Lull
• Mohammed Hanesh – Sidi Mansour