Bob Azzam Y Su Orquesta

**Bob Azzam Y Su Orquesta** brought groovy, globe-trotting flair to 1960s pop with their playful fusion of Middle Eastern rhythms, Latin beats, and European charm. Fronted by Egyptian-Italian singer Bob Azzam, the band struck international gold with their 1960 hit “Mustapha,” a catchy cha-cha-cha tune peppered with Arabic lyrics and cheeky humor. Azzam’s multilingual approach (switching between French, Italian, Spanish, and Arabic) and retro-exotic aesthetic made his orchestra a fixture in cosmopolitan clubs from Paris to Beirut, blending belly-dance-ready hooks with accordion-laced pop.

Though Azzam’s peak era predates streaming playlists, modern listeners can enjoy his campy, cross-cultural vibe through reissued EPs like the **Vintage Pop** series, which resurrects quirky gems like “Drácula Cha Cha Cha” and “Amor En Porto-Fino.” These releases highlight his signature mix of nostalgia, kitsch, and dancefloor-ready energy—a time capsule of when pop music wore its international influences boldly.

Genres

Pop

Jazz

World

Latin

Samba

Exotica

Cha Cha Cha

Rumba

Belly Dance

Latest Release

Hazme el Couscous, Querido

Bob Azzam Y Su Orquesta

Single - Released April 20, 2015