ASSAFIR is a Paris-based world music project that bridges Anatolian, Balkan, and Greek folk traditions. Their sound weaves traditional acoustic instrumentation like the kanonaki and oud with spirited, danceable rhythms. Across releases like Traversées and Digressions, the project offers a vibrant contemporary exploration of Mediterranean musical heritage.
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ASSAFIR plays world music blending Anatolian, Balkan, and Greek folk traditions, frequently featuring traditional instruments like the kanonaki and oud.
Live performances feature rousing rhythms and traditional acoustic instrumentation inspired by Mediterranean and Thracian folk heritage.
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