Ayoub Houmanna

A Moroccan innovative international musician and the driving force behind the Ayoub Houmanna Project, a cross-cultural ensemble that blends traditional African music with blues, rock, and funk. His work spans Gnawa roots with contemporary improvisation, Sub-Saharan rhythms from Senegal and Mali, and North African melodies sung in Berber, often reframed through multi-genre instrumental exploration. He has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Tinariwen, Branford Marsalis, Marcus Miller, and Vieux Farka Toure, and is known for energetic live performances and immersive workshops that invite audiences to explore music beyond cultural boundaries.