lead vocals, traditional string instruments, percussion

Fattah Abbou was born and raised in the High Atlas mountains of Morocco, where he began playing traditional Berber music at the age of seven. He is proficient on several string instruments, including banjo, lotar, oud, sintir, ribab and an array of percussion instruments.

Recognized as a master of North African music, Fattah has studied and performed Tamazight (Berber) music, as well as other North African musical styles, for over twenty-five years. He recorded several CDs in Morocco with his former band Imdiazen, and has collaborated on recordings with many national and international artists.

He is also a producer of several cultural events, and the recipient of multiple grant awards for traditional arts and the preservation of indigenous culture.

Fluent in English, French, Arabic, and his native tongue, Fattah is also a sought-after music and cultural educator who has presents at schools and universities throughout the United States, in addition to performing nationally and internationally with AZA.