Biography

Nour Eddine Fatty is a musician and composer from the Rif region in northern Morocco, born into a family of musicians. His grandfather, Maître Ahmed Benreduan, founded the fraternal order "Sufi Issawa", bringing together itinerant musicians and master healers from the region.

In 1993, he moved to Rome, where he founded an association dedicated to preserving the oral culture of Gnawa and Jahouka. In Italy, he incorporated Mediterranean sounds into his original music, developing a unique style that blends tradition with modernity. A multi-instrumentalist (lute, percussion, guitar, Ghaita...), singer, and composer, he draws inspiration from the desert and the Mediterranean in his works.

His album "Coexit" marked a turning point in his career, earning him international recognition and the opportunity to perform before Pope John Paul II at the Auditorium Conciliazione. This album highlights his artistic maturity and openness to other musical styles.

Nour Eddine Fatty has also collaborated with the band "Trascendental" and composed several film scores, including for Il Bagno Turco (winner of a Golden Globe), Marilyn and Elvis, El Alamein, and L'Appartamento. His music and dance group also took part in the film The Tree of Hidden Destinies, presented at the 54th Venice Film Festival.

Passionate about cinema, he became the subject of the documentary Sound of Morocco, produced by the Istituto. He is also the first Muslim composer to have his works archived in the Vatican's classical music collection.

In 2009, he participated in the international project "Alma Mater", featuring the voice of Pope Benedict XVI. His composition Advocata Nostra was selected for the London Classical Awards 2010, granting him access to Westminster and the opportunity to collaborate with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He later signed a contract with Universal London for the release of Alma Mater.

With 13 albums distributed worldwide, Nour Eddine Fatty stands out as a major artist fostering musical dialogue between cultures.