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TAKALEED
MUSIC & ART


Takaleed Means tradition, We are a unique North African Band based in the UK. We play RAI music – which originates from traditional Algerian and world music (Chaabi, Kabil, Gnawa and Andalusian) and also encompasses Pop, Flamenco, Jazz, Funk, Rock, Reggae, Fusion, and Blues, We also play other music from the Middle East, Morocco and Spain. Mr Saadoun is the band leader and composer, singer, song writer, educator. He also plays oud, mandola, percussion and drums. A formidable band leader with a great track record in bringing together the best musicians from diverse cultures using traditional and modern musical instruments to create dynamic live gigs which combine these different musical styles to extraordinary effect with positive energy, creates and promote traditional music, art, culture and fashion from Algeria, North Africa and the Middle East.
 We also run music, dance, art and other creative workshops in schools, companies, special events & other venues around the world. Furthermore, we provide live music for weddings, festivals, corporate functions and all other occasions.
The band Takaleed, took part in the filming of the latest Harrison Ford movie  released in June 2023 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'. 

WEDDINGS,PRIVATE 
PARTIES ... 

Takaleed Band can be booked as duets, trios or full band for any wedding, parties, corporate events and festivals. As professional musicians and entertainers, we understand the
importance of good customer service when time is of the essence and our clients and guests expect the best! We have evolved into a full service music and entertainment company that offer advice and ideas to help you book the best diverse, professional artists for every kind of event! From business conferences, bars and restaurants, product launches, parties and dinners, corporate events and international events, We have performed in house parties, town halls, top hotels, museums and historical castles; therefore, we understand and follow all the UK health and safety regulations and public liabilities required by such places. We travel anywhere in the UK and Europe.

Our latest performance was in a celebrity wedding in Leeds Castle in Kent in July 2023, alongside two other a-list bands.

DRUMMING AND MUSIC WORKSHOP

Drums are most loved instrument and fun to play, We run Drumming And Music Workshops in Schools, Private Parties, Festivals and Other Venues. Our drumming program will teach and entertain kids and adults of all ages. Whether you are 7 or 80 years old, you can learn at once and with fun how to play hand drums and some of my north-African rhythms. You will also learn about my background music and about the traditional instruments that we use in Algeria, Morocco and North Africa such as Bendir, Derbouka, Qrakeb, Tambourine, djembe … Drums help you to relax, to be creative, to learn about other cultures, and to understand the music and the art of improvisation….


The magic of music

Our mission is to support and spread music education within the community and Schools.bring people together through music and creativity and share our Art and Culture.

Summer courses

During the summer we offer a music Workshops and Performances in camp / Festivals and Weddings for all children and Families interested.

New: Drumming lessons

We now offer lessons for the Derbouka, Cajon, Djembe and Bendir (Frame Drum). Ask us for more details.

At-home lessons

If you like, our music instructors are happy to come to your home, Acoustic, Electric Guitar, Oud ( Arabic lute), Percussion Acoustic and Electric Drum Kit.

Our orchestra

Our Drumming and Music orchestra teaches children to play together, listen to one another and work together at an early age. We Organise a three or four days Music and Drumming Workshop and give our students the opportunity to get used to playing in front of an audience.
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