Pierre Bensusan: One Guitar, One Voice 50th Anniversary

French-Algerian guitarist, vocalist, and composer Pierre Bensusan—nicknamed “Mister DADGAD”—is celebrated worldwide for his groundbreaking acoustic style. Winner of the Independent Music Award for his triple live album Encore, the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival, and Guitar Player Magazine’s Best World Music Guitarist honor, he’s hailed as one of the greatest guitarists of the 21st century.

Blending traditional, contemporary, jazz, classical, and pop influences, Bensusan has inspired legends from Michael Hedges to Mark Knopfler and collaborated with artists as varied as Steve Vai and Donny Osmond. Since his debut in 1974, he has performed thousands of concerts across the globe, captivating audiences with his distinctive open-tuned sound and deeply emotional performances.

Enjoy Pierre Bensusan: One Guitar, One Voice 50th Anniversary at the 9th Ward at Babeville on Sunday, September 21st! Click here to purchase tickets.