Haim Botbol

Haim Botbol (Arabic: حاييم بوطبول; born 1937) is a Moroccan musician.

[4] The family name Botbol (بوطبول) or Abitbol (أبيتبول) means "father of the drum" in Darija.

[4] From 1950, he formed a duo with the Algerian Salim Halali, covering a number of Maghrebi classics.

[3][4] In the 1960s, he incorporated various influences into his music, including malhun, gnawa, salsa, reggae, and funk, composing over 80 songs.

[3] At the apex of his career, Botbol worked with the singer and producer Maurice Elbaz.