Festival International de Jazz de Montréal presents: Dhafer Youssef

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Dhafer Youssef is recognized as a pioneering artist who has helped bring the music of the Middle East into the global jazz and world music scene. Dhafer Youssef’s oud playing is uniquely expressive, technically brilliant, and genre-defying. His deep respect for tradition combined with his innovative approach to sound has made him one of the most influential oud players in the contemporary music scene. Youssef’s oud playing is not just technically impressive, but also emotionally compelling. His ability to express complex emotions — whether melancholy, joy, or mysticism — through his instrument is one of the hallmarks of his playing. The oud itself, with its warm, resonant tones, becomes a conduit for his personal expression, making each performance feel intimate and deeply personal.

Event Artists

Dhafer Youssef

Festival International de Jazz de Montréal presents: Dhafer Youssef

Date/Time
Saturday, July 5, 2025
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location
Théâtre Maisonneuve
175, rue Sainte-Catherine O
Montréal,
Canada,

Price
$63-98

Phone
514-842-2112

Website
https://www.placedesarts.com/evenement/dhafer-youssef

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