Ahmed Drief

Discovery Bay, CA

$300 – $800 per hour

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Ahmed Drief brings more than 20 years of experience to weddings, cocktail hours, corporate events, and private celebrations. Specializing in Flamenco, ambient, and acoustic guitar, he tailors each solo performance to your event’s mood, from an elegant backdrop to lively Spanish rhythms (Paco de Lucia, Gipsy Kings, Ottmar Liebert) or Instrumental Classic Rock (Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, Eagles, etc...). He studied Flamenco in Granada, Spain and his repertoire blends original music with a touch of Latin and Acoustic Rock. Explore his albums Caramel, Calle Zaida, and Princess Sorayya on Spotify, iTunes, and request a quote through The GigSalad to discuss availability and musical preferences.


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Booking information

Price range: $300 – $800 per hour

Languages: Arabic , English , French , Spanish

Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes

What to expect

Check Ahmed's album "Caramel" on iTunes
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Check Ahmed's album "Calle Zaida" on iTunes
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About

Make Your Event Unforgettable with Premium Live Guitar - Ahmed Drief | Flamenco, Ambient & Acoustic Guitarist

Set the mood for your celebration with the passion of Flamenco, the elegance of ambient guitar, and the warmth of acoustic music. With more than 20 years of performance experience across the United States and Europe, Ahmed Drief brings expressive live guitar to weddings, cocktail hours, corporate events, and private gatherings. From a subtle backdrop for conversation to a lively musical atmosphere, his performances are tailored to the feeling you want to create.

Three distinctive styles. One experience shaped around your event.
1. Flamenco guitar — Passionate Spanish rhythms and expressive melodies bring character to weddings, cocktail hours, Spanish-themed events, and upscale celebrations.
2. Ambient guitar — Atmospheric music creates an elegant backdrop for corporate receptions, luxury hotels, art galleries, and wellness retreats, leaving room for conversation and connection.
3. Acoustic guitar — Warm, inviting sounds create a relaxed atmosphere for private parties, wineries, restaurants, outdoor events, and intimate gatherings.

Ahmed’s sound is rooted in eight years of Flamenco study in Granada, southern Spain, with Eduardo Aguilera Paris. That foundation informs his expressive playing, blending Spanish guitar traditions with the warmth and versatility of acoustic music.
Get a feel for Ahmed’s music before you book. His three albums—Caramel, Calle Zaida, and Princess Sorayya—are available on iTunes, Spotify, and other digital music stores.

Alongside his original music, available on iTunes, Ahmed brings his own guitar style to favorites by the Gipsy Kings, Paco de Lucía, Jesse Cook, Ottmar Liebert, the Eagles, Pink Floyd, the Beatles, the Bee Gees, Radiohead, Eric Clapton, and more. His repertoire also includes Aranjuez, offering a blend of Spanish guitar melodies and familiar classics to complement your event.

Your event has its own rhythm. Ahmed will work with you to choose the musical style and mood that suit your occasion, whether you’re planning a wedding, birthday, anniversary, corporate gathering, or private celebration. His solo performances combine experienced musicianship, professional reliability, and competitive rates.

Let’s create the soundtrack to your celebration. Request a quote through The Bash to discuss your event, preferred musical atmosphere, availability, and rates.

Ahmed Drief
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Additional booking notes

Additional members are available upon request:

Flamenco Dancers
Maria (Flamenco dancer)
Stefania (Flamenco dancer)

Belly Dancers
Moonera (Belly Dancer)
Khalila (Belly Dancer)

Victor Lin (violin)
Make Masuda (Percussion, Guitar, Bass)

Services offered

Set list

These are examples. We can work together to create the right set for your event.

Traditional songs:
1. Cannon in D
2. Here comes the Bride song
3. jesu joy of man’s desiring
4. Romance Anonimo
5. Scherzino Mexicano
6. Etc…

Traditional Flamenco:
1. Solea
2. Sevillanas
3. Fandango
4. Granaina
5. Alegrias
6. Seguiriyas
7. Granaina
8. Rumba Tango
9. Buleria

Cocktail Hour:
1. Entre dos Aguas
2. Aranjuez
3. Besame Mucho
4. Guantanamera
5. Bamboleo
6. Atlantis
7. La tarde
8. Calle Zaida
9. Moorea

Influences and inspiration

Flamenco, Instrumental, Classical, Middle Easter, Jazz

Setup requirements

I usually bring my own Sound System

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