Genius percussionist Rhani Krija was born in Essaouira, at the heart of Gnaoua culture. During his teen years, he began to listen to traditional musical styles from North Africa, which formed the base of his current musical style. Recognised for his knowledge and ability to play authentic Andalusian, Arab, African and Latin American rhythms, Rhani has become a highly sought-after percussionist on the international scene. 

Rhani is based in Germany, where he spent the two past years recording samples of high-quality percussion for major record labels as well as performing around the world. Rhani has performed, recorded and toured with legends that include: Sting, Dominic Miller, Herbie Hancock, Al Di Meola, Placido Domingo, Peter Gabriel, WDR Big Band, SWR Big Band, Annie Lennox, Prince, Klaus Doldinger, Vince Mendoza, BAP, Xavier Naidoo, Sarah Connor, Herbert Grönemeyer, EMEL, Hindi Zahra, OUM, Max Mutzke, Martin Grubinger, Royal Symphony Orchestra of London, WDR Orchestra, ZüricherKammerorchester, and many more.