Bands – Simon Webster Percussionist

HALESHLA

HALESHLA, MOROCCAN MUSIC DUO

Haleshla which means “why not?” in Moroccan Arabic is a duet with Mouna Eddrou and Simon Webster. With over 20 years experience they have performed in France, the UK, Morocco and Cuba.

Currently based in the South West of France, Haleshla perform regularly in concert halls and festivals and collaborate in various musical projects.

Their unique style and powerful performances have them enjoying a growing reputation and sharing the stage with bands such as “N3rdistan”.

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Haleshla offers a unique interpretation of traditional Sufi music styles from Morocco. With a combination of North African and Latin percussion and western elements such as the guitar, bass drum and harmonised vocals, they keep the driving power of Sufi music but with modern arrangements and production.

They perform traditional styles of Moroccan music such as aissawa, gnaoua (or gnawa), m’helma and chaabi as well as African songs and original compositions.

MOUNA EDDROU

Mouna comes from a family of musicians that has been involved in the Sufi music of Meknès, Morocco for generations. She learned this music directly from her mother and uncles.

A versatile percussionist and singer, Mouna studied at the S.I.A.M music school in Bordeaux France and singing in Cuba. The Cuban musicians were so fascinated by her African roots and style of music that they invited Mouna and Simon to play several concerts and festivals during their stay in Santiago de Cuba.

With Haleshla, she played on the London “world music” scene for years and also played with internationally renowned Moroccan musicians Hassan Erraji, Boujemma Bouboul and the London electro-fusion band “Momo”.

With her captivating voice, she features on several recent recording projects including “Chaka Chouka” with Simon, Haji Mike and Bernard O’neill, “Sentient Machines” with Canadian bassist and songwriter Scott Archibald and on “Syriana 1325” which has been released on Real World records and where Mouna shares vocals with famous singers such as Natacha Atlas.

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BACKTRACKER

Formed by UK singer/ drummer Simon, Backtracker performs a funky set of Americana and rock & roll from The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, The Band and Elvis Presley to Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Eagles.

With a set of classic songs that you love but may have forgotten why, Backtracker is ideal for concerts, weddings, parties, or any event where a burst of high-energy rock & roll is needed.

Backtracker’s musicians

SIMON

Simon is a drummer, master percussionist, vocalist and guitarist who has played on the London session musician scene and toured internationally for years with artists such as Natacha Atlas and Yasmin Levy.

With Baracktracker he follows in the tradition of rock drummers/ lead vocalists such as Levon Helm, Don Henley and Phil Collins.

MOUNA

Mouna is from a family of musicians of who for generations have been involved in the traditional styles of music from Morocco.

A singer and percussionist, Mouna is an artist in her own right and performs the Sufi repertoire from Meknès, Morocco where she was born.

With Backtracker she is the “musical icing on the cake” adding swing and African groove to their rock & roll repertoire.

UWE

Uwe is a bassist and double bass player originally from Düsseldorf, Germany.

A musician for over 50 years, Uwe has a wide and varied musical experience including blues, rock, French Chanson, jazz and Latin music.

JEAN-PIERRE

Jean-Pierre is a guitarist steeped in the traditions of blues and blues rock. Having studied at the C.I.A.M music school in Bordeaux, he has played for years in various rock and blues bands.

With Backtracker, his raw and gritty style brings the”rock & roll” to their set.

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WHAT BACKTRACKER BRINGS TO YOUR EVENT

As well as four outstanding musicians (who have known each other for nearly 30 years!), and a highly polished set of classic songs, Backtracker provide their own sound system and lighting and a professional sound engineer to ensure the smooth running of the show. Their sets run from 1hr to 2h30 according to the needs of the event.