Kel Assouf
Kel Assouf

Kel Assouf

BELRock, Folk Rock
48,512 monthly listeners
  • 8.6K followers
  • 4.2K subscribers
  • 2.3K followers
  • 1.4K followers
  • 274 followers

Kel Assouf's Top Spotify Songs

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Artist Name
Akaline
10.3K streams
2
Artist Name
Tin Hinane
5.6K streams
3
Artist Name
Fransa
2.5K streams
4
Artist Name
Amidinine
2.4K streams
5
Artist Name
Afrik
2.2K streams
10.3K
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5.6K
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2.5K
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2.4K
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2.2K
Streams last week
939
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906
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805
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794
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489
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Kel Assouf's YouTube Videos

317K
Views
Kel Assouf - Akaline - Tin Hinane (2011)
Youtube
317K views
May 17, 2011
81.3K
Views
Kel Assouf - Europa - Clip (Official video 2016)
Youtube
81.3K views
May 19, 2016
37.1K
Views

Kel Assouf - Tenere, featuring Abdallah Tinariwen (2017)

Kel Assouf

Kel Assouf - Tenere, featuring Abdallah Tinariwen (2017)
Youtube
37.1K views
Oct 17, 2017

Kel Assouf's Top Spotify Playlists in the past 3 Months

1
Artist Name
Sahara
by Spotify
2
Artist Name
Salam
by Spotify
3
Artist Name
Bon Voyage
by Spotify
4
Artist Name
African Power! (Highlife, afrobeat, desert blues, soukous, mbaqanga, afro-funk, ethio-jazz, congolese rumba etc. [African music] [West Africa, East Africa, South Africa] Afrique)
by Spotify
5
Artist Name
African blues | Guitars from Africa | Desert Blues | Sahel Sounds | Mandingo Music
by Spotify

Kel Assouf's Chart Ranks

Past 12 Months

Events12 Events

Aug
05-07
Festival du Bout du Monde
France
FRA
, CrozonN/A N/A
Past
Jul
01-02
Seto Folk Festival
Estonia
EST
, Setomaa valdN/A N/A
Past
Jun
03-05
Earth Garden
Malta
MLT
, AttardN/A N/A
Past
May
19-22
Knockengorroch
United Kingdom
GBR
, Castle DouglasN/A N/A
Past
Sep-Oct
24-17
Les Nuits Botanique
Belgium
BEL
, Sint-Joost-ten-NodeN/A N/A
Past

Kel Assouf's Past Events12 Events

  • Festival du Bout du Monde festival

    Simple Minds, Julian Marley, Gaëtan Roussel, Gaël Faye, Selah Sue, Chico Trujillo, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Bernard Lavilliers, Curtis Harding, Thylacine, Seun Kuti, Eliades Ochoa, Hubert Félix Thiéfaine, The Limiñanas, Ballaké Sissoko, Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna, Piers Faccini, Debout Sur Le Zinc, The Garifuna Collective, LASS, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, Liraz, Akalé Wubé, Kel Assouf, Thomas Kahn, Gallowstreet, Blutch, Girma Bèyènè, Antti Paalanen, Star Feminine Band, Bel Air de Forro, Kutu, Bamba Wassoulou Groove, Ajate, Festucs
    FRA, Crozon
    Medium
  • Seto Folk Festival festival

    Kel Assouf, Santrofi, Zetod, MANDOTERROR, Kruuv, Lõõtsavägilased, Silver Jusilo, Michalis Kouloumis, Tintura, Tõnu Tubli, Saucējas, Don't Chase the Lizard, TAMMELE, Trad.Kvintessents, Lõõtsanøøbid, GJ & the Evocations
    EST, Setomaa vald
    Medium
  • Earth Garden festival

    Rasta, SKÁLD, Panda Dub, Freedom Fighters, Gentleman's Dub Club, Horse Meat Disco, Kundalini, The Nextmen, Opal Ocean, Dana Ruh, Chris Birdd, Henge, Afriquoi, Kel Assouf, Steve Bicknell, ACIDULANT, London Afrobeat Collective, El Flecha Negra, THE CHEF, Lapes, JOON, Tribali, Dizzy Goku, Sabretooth, The Ranch, Indialucia, Nicky Bomba, Alexandra Alden, ManaTapu, OWEN JAY, Caro Etern, Sonitus Eco, Yan Valer, Soul Kontakt, Re-volt, NEIL PANTOS, The Areola Treat, JC.B, Dr.Zicotron, St. John, Danjeli, Sam Christie, manthrax, Vinyl Paradise, Jimmy Tyrrell, Cushion, Mundo Muzika, Mari Mars, Acid Tester, Salted Dread, Yabadub, EarthRocker
    MLT, Attard
    Big
  • Knockengorroch festival

    L'Entourloop, Lowkey, Mungo's Hi Fi, Newen Afrobeat, Afro Celt Sound System, Plump DJs, Aries, Little Quirks, Kel Assouf, Kelvin 373, Neil Landstrumm, Filthy Rich, My Bad Sister, Mrs Magoo, T-Menace, Dolphin Boy, An Dannsa Dub, Callum Easter, Zoë Bestel, Don Kipper, The Poozies, Fehdah, Stalawa Sound, Twelfth Day, Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton, Moishe's Bagel, Gefahrgeist, Sarra Wild, Theo Bard, Aaron Liberator, Katch Pyro, Sun Of Selah, morphamish, Jamin Nimjah, Foxtrot, DOPESICKFLY, Samedia Shebeen, Nova, Oscar Mic, Samson Sounds, Egebamyasi, Blue Giant Orkestar, Tarantism, Mood Swings, Midi Paul, Jemima Thewes, DJ SPECIAL ED, Breaksmiths, Husk, Eminence UK, Stacey McMullen, Steadfast Sylvatica, Easy Skankin Crew, Burdy, Stereo Kriminal, Holiday Club, The Fuzzkills, Zodownlo, Main Ingredient, Ma Bla
    GBR, Castle Douglas
    Medium
  • Les Nuits Botanique festival

    Mayra Andrade, Yael Naim, Noé Preszow, Suzane, SWING, Alice et Moi, KT Gorique, Naaz, Hervé, Silly Boy Blue, Compact Disk Dummies (Silver Sisters), peet, Sages Comme Des Sauvages, Fennesz, Lucrecia Dalt, PRIMERO, Nicolas Michaux, Blu Samu, Glauque, Kel Assouf, LE 77, Jawhar, Süeür, Echt!, MaMaMa, Lyra Pramuk, Tin Fingers, The K., Glass Museum, Badi, Haring, Robbing Millions, Laryssa Kim, Esinam, Flying Horseman, Avondlicht, Adriaan de Roover, Nicola Testa, River Into Lake, Shoko Igarashi, Judith Kiddo, Under The Reefs Orchestra, Stéphane Ginsburgh, Philemon, watchoutforthegiants
    BEL, Sint-Joost-ten-Node
    Small

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Kel Assouf's Beatport Songs

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Artist Name
America (Original Mix)
Released on Feb 15, 2019
2
Artist Name
Ubary (Original Mix)
Released on Feb 15, 2019
3
Artist Name
Taddout (Original Mix)
Released on Feb 15, 2019
4
Artist Name
Ariyal (Original Mix)
Released on Feb 15, 2019
5
Artist Name
Amghar (Original Mix)
Released on Feb 15, 2019

More about Kel Assouf

Overview of Folk Rock musician Kel Assouf

Rock and folk rock performer Kel Assouf is a native of Brussels, Belgium. Kel Assouf has established a reputation in the music industry thanks to his distinctive sound and aesthetic. Rock and traditional African rhythms are blended in his songs to create a unique sound that sets him apart from other artists in his genre.

Audiences are enthralled by Kel Assouf's raw energy and passionate, expressive music. His lyrics frequently explore topics of identity, culture, and belonging through introspective writing. His music has gained a devoted following of fans all around the world and has been lauded for its sincerity and originality.

The rock and folk rock scene in Belgium has benefited greatly from Kel Assouf's contributions, and his impact can be felt across the entire sector. His distinctive sound and approach have encouraged other musicians to pursue new creative directions, and his music continues to enthrall listeners all around the world.

What are the most popular songs for Folk Rock musician Kel Assouf?

Kel Assouf is a Folk Rock band from Brussels, Belgium, that has become well-known for fusing traditional Tuareg music with contemporary rock. They are most known for the songs "Akaline," "Fransa," "Amidinine," "Tin Hinane," "Alyochan," "Europa," "Ahile Lamma," "Tenere," "Afrik," and "Layla." These songs demonstrate their skill at fusing Western rock elements with Saharan sounds.

A noteworthy track, "Amidinine" has hypnotic guitar riffs, strong rhythms, and soulful vocals. The energy of the song progressively increases, causing tension and release. Another well-known song that showcases the band's distinctive sound is "Akaline." The song stands out in their discography due to its intense tempo and deft guitar playing.

Music by Kel Assouf is evidence of the potency of intercultural collaboration. They have produced a sound that is both recognizable and novel by fusing the sounds of Tuareg music with rock and roll. They continue to push the limits of what is feasible within the folk rock genre, and their music has found an audience among listeners all over the world.

What are the latest songs and music albums for Folk Rock musician Kel Assouf?

In 2019, the Rock and Folk Rock band Kel Assouf from Brussels, Belgium, released their most recent album, "Black Tenere." The album, Tenere Desert, is a distinctive fusion of Tuareg rock with blues, funk, and North African rhythms. It is named after the Tenere Desert in Niger. Each song has the distinctive sound of the band, with mesmerizing rhythms, passionate vocals, and driving guitar riffs.

With its fervent guitar riffs and pulsating rhythm section, "Fransa," the album's opening track, establishes the mood for the remainder of the album. With its catchy bassline and danceable beat, "Amghar" gives the record a funkier feel. With its eerie music and reflective words, "Tamatant" slows things down a little.

The 2016 release of Kel Assouf's first album, "Tikounen," garnered positive reviews from both critics and listeners. The band's distinctive Tuareg rock sound was present on the record, albeit with a somewhat more polished production. Songs like "Tikounen" and "Ariyal" demonstrated the band's aptitude at fusing elements of traditional Tuareg music with contemporary rock influences.

All things considered, Kel Assouf's music is a distinctive fusion of ancient Tuareg music and contemporary rock elements. For both world music and rock aficionados, their most recent album, "Black Tenere," is a must-listen as it demonstrates the band's continual growth.

Which are the most important music performances and festival appearances for Folk Rock musician Kel Assouf?

Rock and Folk Rock musician Kel Assouf, who resides in Brussels, maintains a full schedule of performances at music festivals and other venues. Kel Assouf has performed on a number of stages around the globe over the years, with some of the more significant appearances occurring at Earth Garden, Festival du Bout du Monde, and InDnegev. These festivals gave the band a stage on which to present their distinctive style, which combines modern Rock music with ancient African rhythms.

Additionally, Kel Assouf has performed in some of the most renowned locations in Europe, such as Gretchen Berlin, Biekorf, Ancienne Belgique, and Le Botanique in Brussels. Fans had the chance to listen to Kel Assouf's music in a private atmosphere during these performances. At Ancienne Belgique, Kel Assouf gave one of their most memorable performances, playing songs from their album "Black Tenere" to a packed house.

In addition to the events and festivals listed above, Kel Assouf has also performed in international festivals like Knockengorroch and Sakifo. At Sakifo, Kel Assouf's energetic performance had the audience clamoring for more, while at Knockengorroch, they produced a performance that displayed their distinctive fusion of African and Western music.

When it comes to appearances at music festivals and other venues, Kel Assouf has generally had a successful run. They continue to tour and provide performances at different festivals and locations throughout the world thanks to their distinctive sound and exhilarating live shows.