Ghalia Benali

Ghalia Benali

Shubbak Festival and Marsm come together to feature the legendary Tunisian songstress in this electrifying live concert.

Renowned for her versatility across genres, Ghalia’s remarkable voice and stage presence have become a defining contribution to the contemporary Arabic music scene. A singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and visual artist, her name is also synonymous with the gift of captivating storytelling and her spellbinding presence. 

Her work is deeply influenced by her southern Tunisian upbringing and love of legendary icons of Arab culture, weaving them through her mystical and spiritual art along with the musical cultures of flamenco and Romas of Rajasthan.

Benali has also worked on numerous international projects and has released 10 albums, such as her autobiographical musical ‘Romeo and Leila’, ‘Om Kalthoum’ and her most recent ‘In the Footsteps of Rumi’. She has also founded MWSOUL Art Foundation, a non-profit establishment that aims at raising awareness by reviving and connecting authentic cultural roots through multidisciplinary arts.