Farah Fersi (TUN)

Farah Fersi is a musician, composer and virtuoso performer on the qanun, one of the central instruments of the Arab musical tradition. With her distinctive ten-finger technique and her refined yet highly percussive playing style, she brings a contemporary and deeply personal expression to the instrument while revealing its extraordinary sonic potential.

Her musical universe draws from the rich heritage of Arabic classical music, jazz, Sufi poetry and global soundscapes, which she blends into her own original compositions. Through this sensitive fusion, she creates a bridge between tradition and innovation, giving the qanun a renewed, emotional and modern voice.

Farah Fersi has performed as a soloist on prestigious stages across the Middle East and Europe, including appearances in the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Tunisia, Germany, Qatar, Spain, Switzerland, France, England, Belgium, Italy, Jordan, Egypt and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She has collaborated with internationally acclaimed artists such as Jordi Savalland participated in major projects including the Yemeni Symphony.

A remarkable milestone in her international career was her participation as a soloist and official representative of Tunisia at the grand opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Cairo, the largest archaeological museum in the world. Among more than 150 represented nations, she was the only artist selected to musically represent Tunisia. The ceremony was broadcast and streamed worldwide in the presence of heads of state and distinguished international guests.

Farah Fersi continues to develop original interdisciplinary projects that connect music with other art forms, including her current work Dha7ka – Sourire as well as her duo project with Iranian tar player Ali Ghamsari.

With strong artistic integrity and a bold creative vision, Farah Fersi continuously expands the expressive possibilities of the qanun, creating musical experiences that are universal, authentic and deeply human.

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