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Ahmed Drief is a professional Flamenco and Spanish guitarist. He dedicated 8 years of his career learning Flamenco in the city of Granada, South of Spain with his teacher Eduardo Aguilera Paris. He has more than 20 years of experience (USA, Europe, and Africa). He played in many weddings, corporate functions and private parties and he offers quality and reliability at competitive rates. For more details visit (link hidden)
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Price Range: $300-$1000
Gig Length: 30 - 300 minutes
Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Check Ahmed's album "Caramel" on iTunes
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Check Ahmed's album "Calle Zaida" on iTunes
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Ahmed Drief – Biography
Current project: Ahmed Drief has just completed recording his new album “Calle Zaida” which is a 12 instrumental track album that provides a combination of an exciting Flamenco guitar soloing with rhythms from Spain (cajon), India (tabla), South America (bossa Nova drum) and many other instruments. His unique melodic and soothing style reflects a combination of Flamenco, Jazz, Funk and many other influences.
Background and influence: Born in North Africa, in the city of Tetouan (Morocco) Ahmed, at the age of 7, started making his own guitars to develop his playing skills. He had to wait until the age of 14 to see his first guitar as a gift from his mom. Later he began to play Oud and master guitar.
The development of his unique style is the result of a lifetime of musical influence. Growing up in a talented musical neighborhood on the Mediterranean Sea meant that Ahmed was always surrounded by different forms of music, including Flamenco, Middle Eastern, Reggae, Rock, and Pop. Although, he didn’t come from family with a musical background, most of his childhood friends were musicians and they exposed him to a wealth of music during his childhood which influenced his musical development.
Although Ahmed'’s musical journey started in North Africa (Morocco) his musical influence was restarted in Spain. In 1994, Ahmed fell in love with Flamenco when he moved to Granada. He spent 8 years learning Flamenco with one the most talented Flamenco teachers.
He is keen to point out that everything he listens to directs his musical development in some way. However, Paco de Lucia, Vicente Amigo, Trio Joubrane, Radiohead, Pink Floyd are his biggest influences.
Achievements: In 2001, Ahmed moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to continue his research as a PhD geologist. He soon realized that making music was his only passion. He began to showcase his talent in various venues across the Bay Area, playing at numerous venues and gigs. He was quickly noted for his unique style that he brought to the Fusion Flamenco/Middle Eastern/Jazz. In 2005, he founded his first band Garnada with Victor Lin, Mike Masuda and others.
In 2010, he released his first album “Sounds Of Morocco” which was a soundtrack kind of album, a compilation of 10 tracks where he experimented with Middle Eastern and North African fusion. In 2011, he released another album called “Rachida” with similar influences. In 2012, he released a new album called “Caramel”. All Ahmed’s releases are available on iTune and most of digital stores, including amazon, spotify, Rapsody etc…
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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)
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
Flamenco, Instrumental, Classical, Middle Easter, Jazz
I usually bring my own Sound System
Bz P. said “What an amazing guitar player. He is sooooo talented. I don't think I have ever seen anyone's fingers fly like that. And the music he played…”
Nasseem M. said “Thank you, Gabriel! We and our guests were so happy with your performance. We are so happy we decided to hire you and have you be part of our wedding…”
Tiffany C. said “Luke was amazing right from my initial inquiry, he addressed all my questions before I even had to ask. He was quick to reply, very professional and easy…”
Transform your event with a contemporary twist on live music featuring dazzling instrumental guitar covers meticulously arranged to elevate the vibe of your event.…