Abderrahmane Abdelli (born April 2, 1958) is a Berber author, composer, and singer songwriter known for mixing the traditional North African music of his homeland with modern sounds.

Abdelli was born in Mechta Behalil, a hamlet in the Great Kabylie, Algeria, during the Algerian War of Independence.

Abdelli's most popular albums are New Moon[5] and Among Brothers[6] He has performed at major festivals in Europe, including WOMAD and the 0110 concert in Ghent.

As stated by World Music Central: Abdelli's lyrics express strong and poetic images of his culture which is threatened from all sides.

[7] Abdelli has collaborated with musicians from Europe and South America, often incorporating instruments such as the cajón (Peru), the tormento, the quena (Chilean), and the bandura (Ukrainian).