Kader Sunny is a France-born musician originally from Algeria, now based in Seattle, USA. He developed a unique style he calls SafarBlues, mixing: Chicago-style blues guitar techniques, North African and Arabic rhythms and melodies, and English, French and Arabic lyrics .
Kader Sunny crossed paths with famous bluesmen include blues legends like Luther Alison, Willie Kent, Little Milton, Corey Harris…, and notably Amar Sundy, whose mentorship helped shape his musical direction.
Since early 90, his career took root in Parisian blues circles, where he shared stages with icons such as Joe Louis Walker at the historic Olympia venue and numerous festivals and clubs across France, Europe, Africa. Since relocating to Seattle in 2007, Kader has built a dedicated following—performing at major events like Seattle Folklife, the Tacoma Old Blues Festival, and local venues including Jazzbones, Highway 99, The Spar, and the Salmon Bay Eagles Club…
Why Kader Sunny Matters
Pioneer of SafarBlues: He created a genre that authentically blends cultural traditions rather than diluting them.
Cultural Bridge: His music connects Algeria, France, and the U.S., embodying themes of migration and identity.
Live performer: Known for vibrant live sets that enthrall audiences by melding desert rhythms with urban blues energy.
Kader Sunny will get your heart pumping and feet shuffling with his crowd moving Chicago funky blues. From within the confines of the big city, you will find your self swept away to the vast spaces of the Sahara with the unique sounds of his mesmerizing SafarBlues.
The “SafarBlues” Style
SafarBlues, created by French‑Algerian musician Kader Sunny, blends Chicago style blues with North African and Arab rhythms, , and multilingual lyrics (Arabic, French, English). Named “Safar” (Arabic for “journey”), it reflects themes of exile, migration, and cultural identity rooted in Sunny’s experiences across Algeria, France, and the U.S. The music pairs Arabic percussion with blues guitar riffs, creating a sound that’s both familiar and transformative a journey in sound and story.
Kader Sunny 