Fethi Tabet was born in Algeria in the early fifties. He realized very young that music was his chief passion and quickly became a reference of the French musical scene, then of the international one, as instrument-maker, percussionist and player of a the traditional Arabic luth, the “Oud”. His music is greatly inspired by a wide variety of influences, be it French, Spanish, Moroccan or sub-Saharian, thus creating warm, powerful and colorful compositions. His inimitable voice allows him to portray life with emotion and humour, traveling through different musical styles from North to Sub-Saharian Africa, as well as South America and the Mediterranean. As part of their South African tour, we are happy to invite you to a fantastic concert based on warm melodies using the oud, the guitar, the violin, saxophones, and based on powerful percussions and voices. On that occasion, Fethi Tabet and his seven musicians will play with a South-African combo, Strings ‘n Skins, featuring Greg Hadjiyorki Georgiades and Ashish Joshi. Strings ’n Skins play rhythmical interpretations of North African and South African improvisational styles. Their Afro-Asian hybrid beats are played on traditional instruments, such as the Indian percussive drums (Tabla & Dhol), Egyptian (Darbukah) and African (Djembe), played by Ashish, and the North African fretless lute (Oud), Bouzouki and nylon string Flamenco guitar, played by Greg. Their CD Strings ’n Skins was voted best CD of the year by Pretoria News readers. They have played extensively around South Africa and abroad where audiences have been thrilled by their driving rhythms and catchy melodies.

Fethi Tabet group and Strings and Skins will first create and rehearse common work during a residence of artists. Such mix of North-African, French, South-African and Indian influences will form the basis of an amazing musical encounter, and an unforgettable evening – do not miss that concert !!