Born in 1946, Abdelkebir Benseloum has performed with many artists, including the B’net Houwariyat group in Marrakech. He has toured abroad (Hollande, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain) and participated in multiple festivals in Morocco: Agadir, Rabat, Marrakech. His participation at the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival is always an opportunity for him to affirm his artistry, whether in acoustic concerts like in 2007, or in unforgettable fusions. Like his performance during the 12th edition in which Reunion Jazz, Brazilian and Moroccan percussion harmonised perfectly with the guembri and crotales, setting the audience alight on Moulay Hassan Square.