Ghalia Benali is a singer, composer, actress, dancer and visual artist from Tunisia. Her work as a singer is predominantly concerned with innovating within the musical tradition of tarab, a concept in Arab culture referring to a state of heightened emotion or ecstasy induced through music.
Her original compositions are often arranged to poetry, ranging from contemporary Arab literature to centuries-old Sufi poetry. Benali aims to use her voice for social justice in the Arab world, addressing contemporary issues through her compositions, performances, and collaborations.
In 2025, Ghalia Benali was one of the Aga Khan Music Awards 2025 finalists.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.