Born in the multicultural city of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, Dafa is a World music cross-over trio consisting of Syrian clarinetist Ghaeth Almaghoot, Macau-Hongkonger pianist Siu Tin Chi and Spanish-Luxemburger percussionist Erik Larrea.

The trio explores and combines music styles from diverse cultural backgrounds, ranging all the way from the Middle East, through the Balkans, reaching Jazz and touching Latin music. With their own compositions and arrangements, Dafa breaks the ice in times of crisis to unite people and to show the beauty of multiculturalism and the strength of diversity.

The combination of Ghaeth’s captivating melodies accompanied by Chi’s intimate harmonies and Erik’s spicy rhythms creates a mesmerizing musical adventure for the listener, taking you on a voyage whilst making you feel at home.

As its name in Arabic suggests, Dafa gives warmth to its audience. Intimacy and delicacy are intertwined with playfulness and fortitude in this blend of music from across the globe, taking you warmly and gently into a memorable journey.

Born in the multicultural city of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, Dafa is a World music cross-over trio consisting of Syrian clarinetist Ghaeth Almaghoot, Macau-Hongkonger pianist Siu Tin Chi and Spanish-Luxemburger percussionist Erik Larrea.

The trio explores and combines music styles from diverse cultural backgrounds, ranging all the way from the Middle East, through the Balkans, reaching Jazz and touching Latin music. With their own compositions and arrangements, Dafa breaks the ice in times of crisis to unite people and to show the beauty of multiculturalism and the strength of diversity.

The combination of Ghaeth’s captivating melodies accompanied by Chi’s intimate harmonies and Erik’s spicy rhythms creates a mesmerizing musical adventure for the listener, taking you on a voyage whilst making you feel at home.

As its name in Arabic suggests, Dafa gives warmth to its audience. Intimacy and delicacy are intertwined with playfulness and fortitude in this blend of music from across the globe, taking you warmly and gently into a memorable journey.