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• Christophe Touzalin (Trumpet)
• Jean Rollet Gérard  (Bass)
• Julien Pestre (Guitar)
• Karim Chaya (Singer, guitar)
• Kayou (3 Saxophones)
• Simon Clavel (Drums)
• Thibaux Guériaux (cajon, congas, derbouka, chain.. )

• country:
  France
• region:
  North Africa
• style(s):
  Afro Groove
• label:
  not signed
• type:
  Band, Composer/Songwriter
• gender:
  male
• instrumentation:
  instrumental, vocal
• artist submitted by:
  ATEA Production

Originally from Algeria, Karim Chaya, the charismatic singer, chose to set up home in the Menilmontant neighbourhood of Paris. For the past 7 years, he has sung, in French and in Kabyle, of his vision of the world, his doubts as an immigrant, and his daily life.

Made up of generous and talented musicians (a powerful rhythm section combined with a wild brass section), El Gafla, "the caravan" in Arabic, transports the public into its world during tours in Europe (Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, etc.) or further afield (Kazakhstan, Algeria, Qatar, etc.).

Influenced by alternative rock with a little spice brought by Mano Negra, the Negresses Vertes and others from Zebda, their music reflects a multicultural background based on a rich artistic mix.


Originaire d'Algerie, Karim Chaya, chanteur charismatique, s'est installe dans le quartier de Menilmontant a Paris. Depuis maintenant 7 ans, il clame en francais et en kabyle sa vision du monde, ses doutes d'immigre et son quotidien.

Compose de musiciens genereux et talentueux (une section rythmique puissante couplee a des cuivres endiables), El Gafla, la caravane en arabe, transporte le public dans son univers lors de tournees europeennes (Italie, Allemagne, Republique Tcheque...) ou plus lointaines (Kazakhstan, Algerie, Qatar...).

Influence par le rock alternatif et epice de la Mano Negra , des Negresses Vertes et autres Zebda, leur musique reflete un parcours multiculturel issu d'un riche brassage artistique.

Links

• Site El Gafla