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Ami Taf Ra is a North African, LA-based singer-songwriter known for fusing Arabic musical traditions with jazz and gospel, offering a unique cross-cultural sound.
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Request A ShowAmi Taf Ra joined Brainfeeder as their newest act and released her debut album 'The Prophet and The Madman' and single 'Speak To Us (Outro)' through the label.
Frequent collaborator and producer, Kamasi Washington produced Ami Taf Ra's single 'Speak To Us (Outro)' and co-wrote songs on her debut album 'The Prophet and The Madman'. They have also toured extensively together.
Cleon Array directed the video for Ami Taf Ra's single 'Speak To Us (Outro)'.
Ami Taf Ra has performed with the Dutch Royal Metropole Orchestra at the Royal Concert Hall.
Ami Taf Ra performed with Kamasi Washington at City Winery in Boston.
Ami Taf Ra performed with Kamasi Washington at the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival.
Ami Taf Ra performed with Kamasi Washington at the Just Jazz Concert Series in Los Angeles.
Ami Taf Ra was scheduled to kick off her North American headline tour at the Blue Note Jazz Club.
Ami Taf Ra has performed with trombonist Ryan Porter.
Ami Taf Ra has performed with saxophonist Rickey Washington.
Ami Taf Ra has performed with percussionist Kahlil Cummings and he is featured on her album 'The Prophet and The Madman'.
Ami Taf Ra has performed with bassist Ben Williams.
Ami Taf Ra has performed with drummer Jonathan Pinson.
Ami Taf Ra has performed with pianist Jamael Dean.
Bassist Miles Mosley is featured on Ami Taf Ra's album 'The Prophet and The Madman'.
Guitarist Brandon Coleman is featured on Ami Taf Ra's album 'The Prophet and The Madman'.
Drummer Tony Austin is featured on Ami Taf Ra's album 'The Prophet and The Madman'.
Drummer Ronald Bruner Jr is featured on Ami Taf Ra's album 'The Prophet and The Madman'.
Vocalist Taylor Graves is featured on Ami Taf Ra's album 'The Prophet and The Madman'.
Pianist Cameron Graves is featured on Ami Taf Ra's album 'The Prophet and The Madman'.
Percussionist Allakoi Peete is featured on Ami Taf Ra's album 'The Prophet and The Madman'.
Ami Taf Ra, a North African and Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, has established a career centered on the fusion of diverse musical traditions. Her work integrates Arabic musical styles, particularly Moroccan gnawa, with influences from jazz and gospel. Her artistic output includes collaborations with various musicians and performances across international venues.
Her career includes notable milestones such as joining Brainfeeder, an experimental music label, and the release of her single “Speak To Us (Outro),” produced by Kamasi Washington. This collaboration highlights her engagement with spiritual jazz and Afrocentric musical philosophies. Ami Taf Ra has performed globally, with appearances in Denmark, Turkey, Morocco, Belgium, Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. She has also participated in festivals such as the South East Jazz Festival and the Haarlem Jazz Festival in the Netherlands. Her performances extend to renowned venues like the Royal Concert Hall with the Dutch Royal Metropole Orchestra.
Beyond her artistic performances, Ami Taf Ra has engaged in community work, using music for connection and healing. In 2014, she led creative workshops for children affected by displacement and conflict, culminating in a collaborative performance at the Amman Jazz Festival. Her debut album, “The Prophet and The Madman,” released on Brainfeeder, reflects her ongoing exploration of cultural fusion through music, bridging continents and traditions. This album was crafted during the pandemic in collaboration with Kamasi Washington and draws inspiration from Kahlil Gibran’s writings. She has also toured extensively with Kamasi Washington, performing at venues like City Winery in Boston, the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival, and the Just Jazz Concert Series in Los Angeles.
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