Musicians · b. 1957
Majid Bekkas
Moroccan Gnawa musician, guembri and oud player, composer
- oud
- sintir
- jazz
- jazz fusion
- Born
- 1957
Salé - Country
- Morocco
- Active
- 1990–
- Discography
- 12 albums
Biography
Majid Bekkas is a jazz musician who plays oud and sintir. Majid Bekkas was born in 1957 in Salé. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and Gnawa music. The discography here lists 12 albums, from “African Gnaoua Blues” (2001) to “Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic XVII: Gnawa World Blues” (2025).
Majid Bekkas (Arabic: مجيد بقاس, born 1957), also known as Abdelmajid Bekkas, is a Moroccan musician on guembri, oud, guitar and vocals, who is internationally known for his contributions to folk rock and Ethno jazz with North African roots.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Majid Bekkas is credited as a sideman
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Majid Bekkas play?
Majid Bekkas is known for playing oud and sintir.
When and where was Majid Bekkas born?
Majid Bekkas was born 1957 in Salé.
What are Majid Bekkas's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include African Gnaoua Blues (2001), Mogador (2004), African Jazz 'n Bar (2009), Makenba (2010) and Mabrouk (2011).
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