Sound. Code. Innovation. Algerian Oud Virtuoso & Composer

CHAOUKI
SMAHI

Chaouki Smahi is a master of the Oud and a visionary composer. His music brilliantly blends Arabic and Andalusian traditions with the complex varieties of Jazz and Desert Grooves.

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Oud Master &
World Composer

Chaouki Smahi is one of the greatest masters of the Oud, blending Arabic and North African music with Jazz and Desert Grooves. His career was deeply shaped by a 15-year collaboration with jazz icon Charlie Mariano, resulting in acclaimed projects like La Rose du Sable.

He has toured and performed with global legends including Pharoah Sanders, Wadi El Safi, and Billy Cobham. Beyond his musical genius, Smahi brings a unique duality to his life as an AI and software expert in the automotive industry.

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