Achref Chargui graduated with a Diploma in Arab music in 2002 and the following year he was awarded a prize for the best oud player by the 'La Rachida' cultural and artistic asociation, which specialises in Tunisian music. He also received an MA in musicology and cultural studies in 2009 and is currently working towards his doctorate. Chargui has been an oud instructor at the Institut Supérieur de Musique de Tunis and Conservatoire Nationale de Tunis in Tunisia since 2007, and has performed at a number of international festivals as a solo artist and with various ensembles.
Achref Chargui's debut recording is a mixture of improvisations and compositions, with several pieces accompanied by vocals. The digital album is available for download here.
1. Taksim Rast 4:50
2. Majida 4:01
3. Notes 3:35
4. Taksim Saba 4:03
5. Baba Saad 4:00
6. Notes 2 2:09
7. Bossa Duo 4:07
8. Soumoud 3:33