Guem

Guem is Algerian but has settled down in Paris, even though he travels a lot.

Having played for years with various groups, he has learned to make his percussions sing in all contexts. The desire to elevate the profile of percussion in the music business led him to propose his music not as a sideman but as a leader. At that time, an all-percussions show was considered something really foolish. A few records later, Guem has proven that his dream and his vision were much more than folly. And thousands of people have discovered the richness of percussions. —Courtesy Calabash Music