Takalid comes from Khemis Miliana in Algeria and started to play RAI music in his home country, accompanied by an accordion, guitar, kit drum, bass and percussion.

An accomplished singer and musician, he led a band, which performed at many venues and festivals and now based in Greenwich ( South East London). Takalid means  "tradition".

The band is made up of nine musicians from different backgrounds using traditional instruments such as Mandole, Hadjoudj & North African percussion combined with European instruments including Brass, Keyboard, Piano and Bass guitar, Viola, Banjo, Cello, Drums and Electric Guitars.

They are a charismatic performer, able to enliven any audience with their infectious rhythms and dynamic stage personality. Takalid has performed at major festivals  within the UK,

Takalid Drummers featuring some of the hottest drummers from all around the world

Full of energy and its great Fun!

Takalid drummers is well known for their unique and exciting approach to drums and percussion.

They have been working in London also Greenwich and Lewisham with children  adults over the last 12 years.

They have performed with  Airto Moreira, Hossam Ramzy, Rabah Khalfa, Grand Union orchestra and the Master Drummers of Africa.

Sample of Video Clips

The Traditional Instruments

This is Derbouka

This is Karkabou

This is Bendir

This is Mandola

This is Saz