Nabil Khemir

Nabil Khemir is a well-known Tunisian born guitarist/lutist, singer and composer who has created his one of a kind double neck lute/guitar instrument which he aptly named, "RayJam". This unique instrument, allows Nabil Khemir to explore and share his musical playfulness by having an electric lute and electric guitar within grasp at a moments notice.

Nabil has performed at the international festivals of Carthage, Tabarka and Hammamet. He has played with Melodie Gardot, Joachim Kühn and drummer Chander Sardjoe.

He participates in 2007 to the American music contest for creation and improvisation and receives (among 2000 candidates from 40 countries worldwide) the honor award for his composition Parfum d’orient et d’occident.

Nabil receives in 2008 the medaille of culture from Tunisia for his cultural contribution to his country.

Nabil Khemir gives workshops about guitar and lute and how combining two very different music styles and scales. Nabil performs in trio, quartet or quintet or as a guest player in other bands at festivals and various events offering a program that ranges from jazz, to funk, as well as oriental music or world pop songs.

Some links to his music:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lxwPO8fAi4 (jazz)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo2Vyzjg0f0 (jazz)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf9WIwmJuN0 (jazz)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLeH47D2dTs (lute )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJy4BXVNXSY (world pop)

For bookings and information please contact:

Phone:+ 216 22 597691 / + 216 21 140292

Email: nabilkhemir@hotmail.com

Email: barbaravdw@hotmail.com

Website: www.nabil-khemir.com