Nour Harkati w/ Guests at Tractor

Nour Harkati brings his avant-garde desert blues to Seattle's Tractor, blending ancestral North African traditions with the raw pulse of contemporary urban sound. Rooted in spiritual Gnawa rhythms and the trance-driven spirit of desert blues, he fuses the ancient resonance of the Guembri with gritty NYC drums and electronic textures. The result is a sound that is both meditative and electrifying—philosophical in depth, yet irresistibly groove-driven.

Harkati's latest album, *Moulena* (released December 11, 2024), premiered worldwide on Live on KEXP and stands as a vibrant homage to his North African roots and a tribute to those who journey far from home. After eight transformative years living in NYC, he has performed on major international stages including GlobalFEST at Lincoln Center, Celebrate Brooklyn Festival, and Habibi Festival. This show offers a rare chance to experience his boundary-pushing desert blues in an intimate venue.