Ami Taf Ra

Ami Taf Ra is a North African-born, LA-based singer-songwriter of Moroccan heritage who beautifully blends traditional Arabic music, especially Moroccan Gnawa, with jazz, gospel, and spiritual jazz influences. Drawing from a rich tapestry of cultures shaped by her life across cities such as Marrakech, Cairo, Istanbul, Amsterdam, and Los Angeles, her music explores deep themes of history, spirit, and diasporic identity. Her debut album, *The Prophet and The Madman* (2025), inspired by Khalil Gibran’s writings, features haunting, otherworldly interpretations that delve into the human experience of separation, loss, and longing, produced alongside Kamasi Washington during a creative period in Amsterdam.

Ami Taf Ra sings in multiple languages including Arabic, French, and English, channeling a transcendent fusion of sound and storytelling that bridges continents, traditions, and generations. Beyond her musical craft, she is a mother navigating the challenges and joys of artistry alongside parenthood, adding new dimensions to her creative expression. Her work represents a vivid cultural synthesis and a celebration of the spiritual connectivity in music, making her a compelling voice on the contemporary scene.

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