Ghalia Benali
Ghalia Benali
Sat 22 November 2025
Stage time / 7:45pm
Doors / 7:00pm
Celebrating the Jazz Clubs
"A maker of her own myths," as The New York Times describes her, Ghalia Benali is a Tunisian-Belgian artist whose music transcends genres and cultures.
Emerging in 1992, she blends diverse musical traditions, creating contemporary Arabic music that is both deeply rooted and strikingly new. Hailed as "Carthage’s Aretha Franklin" and "Om Kalthoum's Granddaughter," her powerful voice and innovative sound have earned her global acclaim.
Ghalia's mesmerizing live performances were listed among "The Most Fondly Remembered Live Performances of 2013" by The New York Times. She also received the "World of Music Award" for Best World Music Song in 2008. With 10 acclaimed albums and numerous collaborations, Ghalia Benali offers an unforgettable musical journey, connecting audiences worldwide with her unique blend of tradition and innovation.
Emerging in 1992, she blends diverse musical traditions, creating contemporary Arabic music that is both deeply rooted and strikingly new. Hailed as "Carthage’s Aretha Franklin" and "Om Kalthoum's Granddaughter," her powerful voice and innovative sound have earned her global acclaim.
Ghalia's mesmerizing live performances were listed among "The Most Fondly Remembered Live Performances of 2013" by The New York Times. She also received the "World of Music Award" for Best World Music Song in 2008. With 10 acclaimed albums and numerous collaborations, Ghalia Benali offers an unforgettable musical journey, connecting audiences worldwide with her unique blend of tradition and innovation.
