Ahmed Soultan was accompanied by his sister Samira, known in particular for her title “Nti O Ana” (original soundtrack of Rhimou), as well as Virna Nova, virtuoso singer on classical guitar and jazz fusion, who opened and will continue to open the show throughout the tour.
Last October, Ahmed Soultan marked his visit to Paris with a memorable concert at the New Morningan emblematic place of the Parisian music scene. That month, he also revealed “RISE”, an English-language track from his latest EP Atlas.
Since his first album Tolerance in 2005, Ahmed Soultan developed a unique musical identity, breaking with clichés and trends. Faithful to the human and artistic values that he inherited from his childhood village in Taroudant, he combines traditional sounds (darbouka, ribab, gnawa) and modern genres (hip-hop, funk, soul), creating what he calls the “Afrobian”.
His style has won over a wide audience in Africa and beyond, earning him awards such as “Best Artist” and “Best African Album of the Year” at the All Africa Music Awards (2016).
His project, which brings together artists like Nana Mendoza (Mexico) and Di’Ja (Nigeria, Sierra Leone), continues to explore and reinvent African musical roots with a contemporary touch.
“Atlas Tour” will continue until February 2025, with concerts planned in Madrid on January 31 and in Montreal on February 8.
