Tunisian duo Jathb blends Sufi traditions with electronic music

France 24 reports: Tunisian musical duo Jathb is reviving traditional Sufi chants by blending them with electronic beats and therapeutic sounds.

After four years of gaining recognition both in Tunisia and internationally, the duo is also working to preserve the centuries-old Sufi music and texts that form part of the country’s cultural heritage.

This entertainment story centres on Tunisia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Sufi, Tunisian and Jathb.

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Location

Tunisia · Africa

Reported by

France 24

First reported

13 Oct 2026, 15:29 IST

Key names

Sufi, Tunisian, Jathb

Section

Entertainment

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