What does El Gafla mean? In Arabic, “the Caravan”. In music, a “rock the kasbah” spirit. On stage, a tornado which haunts you for a long time.

El Gafla is a phenomenon, which quickly passed from small bars to a duet with Manu Chao in a furious adaptation of “Clandestino”, led by Karim Chaya and his "Radio Kasbah". From Algeria to Paris, passing by Cameroon or Poland, the seven members of El Gafla represent a kind of International Orchestra of Ménilmontant, cosmopolitan and popular district of Paris.

From bars to squats, from theatre to festivals, the music echoes and the caravan passes, followed by a large and faithful audience, bringing together all those who appreciate the energy of Gnawa Diffusion, the sweet melancholy of Souad Massi or the frank speech of Zebda. Blending modern and traditional music, the melodies of El Gafla unite the shores of the Mediterranean by skilfully mixing châabi, gypsy jazz and French song, with African and Eastern groove sonorities.

An invitation to travel and to share, but also a call to awareness and action.