Dutch-Moroccan activist pop artist presents debut album

Boundary -pushing, poetic, and activist – Roufaida is an artist whose work reflects her evolving perspective and commitment to exploring new ideas. Drawing from her North-African heritage,she combines unconventional melodies with metaphorical songwriting shaped by Arabic poetryand the realities of today’s world. Influenced by innovative artists like Rosalía, Björk, and AroojAftab, Dutch-Moroccan Roufaida honors multiple traditions while creatively expanding upon them.

Critics have hailed Roufaida as “a true discovery” (De Volkskrant), applauded her fusionof North-African influences with alternative pop (NRC), and recognized "Don’t Bend" as “the coolest groove of the year” (Humo). Her first album 'Coming up for air' was released in October and praised in Benelux media.

On April 7 she will perform at AB and tickets are still available. Roufaida already traveled down from the far north for the recording of a beautiful AB Session. Tune in, enjoy and see you soon.