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Arfoud Brothers and Sisters bring a rich, rhythm-led sound rooted in Moroccan and Saharan musical tradition, often described as desert jazz for the dancefloor. Their live performances are driven by insistent percussion, cyclical grooves and melodic lines that unfold slowly, creating a hypnotic and immersive atmosphere.

The project is led by Abdelillah Ouahbi on guembri, guitar and vocals. His playing draws directly from the Gnawa tradition, a North African musical form built around rhythm, repetition and trance. Traditionally performed in communal settings, Gnawa music centres deep bass lines, call and response vocals and layered percussion, creating music that is grounding, physical and deeply connected to movement.

Taking their name from Arfoud, a Saharan city in south eastern Morocco with strong Amazigh heritage, the band draws on Arabic and Amazigh roots while weaving in Afrobeat, West African rhythms and Brazilian influences. Psychedelic guitar textures and blues-leaning melodies sit alongside earthy grooves, producing a sound that feels expansive, borderless and alive.