And so – probably for the first time in the world – a flute and a ney (reed flute) would meet. – Both the joint and solo compositions of Pierre and Chekili integrate the melodic and rhythmic particularities of Tunisian music with European harmonics. The result is music that is unique, both in its genre and interpretation.In Arabic, “Anfass” means “breath”. In music, this directly implies wind instruments and – in this case – the flute and ney. Taken in a wider context, it also means a sigh, emotion… and the breath becomes one of inspiration, spirit. Soul, and a breath of life. Breaths blow through us and bring us together.

They connect our respective cultures and languages with the same emotion and energy. Breaths that guide us and become a breeze of musical aromas. Breaths that are compositions and improvisations and carry the very essence of our personalities and cultures. Breaths in which every movement, every gasp becomes a melody within a harmony. Harmony in the meeting and dialogue between men and their culture. Harmony in the soul. Harmony in life. “Anfass” is our desire to evoke and constantly share this spirit through our compositions and improvisations.

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