A Y M A N B O U J L I D A BIO

Residing in New York, Ayman Boujlida is a multi-award-winning drummer and composer whose unique musical voice results from his passion for jazz, classical music, and Tunisian folk. The native-born Tunisian was exposed to North African Traditional music growing up and began touring as a local musician while pursuing a degree in Ethnomusicology. Ayman's love for music took him to India, where he studied and played Indian music with living legends, including Dr. Ghatam Karthik. He graduated from the New School of Jazz and established a name for himself performing his music all over the world. Boujlida's music reflects his global journey, synthesizing his cultural roots and the influences he absorbed worldwide. From Africa and Asia to Europe and America, he has learned from masters and performed, creating a new musical narrative and sound layered with time and cultures. His journey as a drummer, pianist, and global performer has led him to immerse himself in a rich spectrum of genres, from Tunisian folk, Indian rhythm, and American jazz to classical music. These various traditions have shaped his sound, enabling him to approach composition with a broader, more inclusive perspective. Whether playing Tunisian folk, classical, or jazz, Boujlida aims to express the shared human experience while honoring the specific traditions that have shaped him. His journey has allowed him to see that music is not just a series of genres but a reflection of the world's diversity—a way to connect with others, understand, and grow.
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Ayman Boujlida Global Impact

"Ayman, you have a very mature and musical way of approaching odd meters, I haven't heard any better." - Jimmy Cobb
"Ayman Boujlida is the real deal, proper 'proper' exploratory intellectual musician." - Melik Kaylan, Forbes and Wallstreet Journal
"Ayman Boujlida - World Jazz - is an outsider echo to the legacy of Black American music, feeding back from a global culture of resistance." - Artist Organized Art
“A very unique player, a wonderful composer.” - Dr. Ghatam Karthick
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