Eljoee (Algeria)

Eljoee is an Algerian multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer based in France who fuses Maghrebi musical traditions with contemporary electronic sounds. His work draws deeply from North African rhythms and melodies, blending them with global influences to create a vibrant and modern sonic palette. Eljoee’s music has garnered international attention, earning him a spot among the top 10 African artists on streaming platform Anghami in 2022 and a nomination for Best Inspirational Music at the Afrima Awards.

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“Yames” (To Touch) is a hypnotic and poetic track that blends ancestral longing with a pulsing, contemporary soundscape. The lyrics offer a spiritual meditation on love and divine yearning: “O night, I stayed awake, swaying with love / Yearning for the sacred place that has captured my mind / Bring the distant one closer to the lover like me.” Collaborating with him on “Yames” is CHAAMA, a Moroccan-born, German-based electronic artist known for integrating traditional Arabic melodies with modern electronic beats. CHAAMA’s energetic rhythms and emotional depth reflect a commitment to honoring heritage while pushing sonic boundaries.

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