Karim Albert Kook

Born on a January evening in Algiers, in the Hussein Deï district, Karim Albert Kook spent his childhood in the south of France, seeking treatment for an illness. In the hospitals of the Toulouse region, he discovered the Rolling Stones, the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix on the radio.

At secondary school, he received a magical gift: a guitar from his brother, which was to have a decisive influence on his destiny. Karim, who was already steeped in the blues, felt that music (regardless of genre) would be his path.

He taught himself to play, drawing inspiration from blues greats such as Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson and Robert Johnson. He discovered that music was a means of expression and escape.

In Paris, he began to make a name for himself on the blues scene. He met his idol, Bill Thomas, who introduced him to the rules of the blues fraternity. He developed a personal style, singing in French, English and Arabic, and tackling themes such as exile, love, freedom and spirituality.

Katim Albert Kook has released four albums to critical and public acclaim. His first album, ‘Les Choses Ressemblent À Ça’, was released in 1997, and featured a duet with Luther Allison.

Her second album, ‘Je Roule Vers Toi’, was released in 2000, and reflects her optimism in the face of hardship. His third album, ‘Barbes City Limit Blues’, came out in 2002, and was the fruit of his collaboration with Guy L'Américain, a friend he met on a trip to the United States.

His fourth and final album, ‘Il Était Un V

Born on a January evening in Algiers, in the Hussein Deï district, Karim Albert Kook spent his childhood in the south of France, seeking treatment for an illness. In the hospitals of the Toulouse region, he discovered the Rolling Stones, the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix on the radio.

At secondary school, he received a magical gift: a guitar from his brother, which was to have a decisive influence on his destiny. Karim, who was already steeped in the blues, felt that music (regardless of genre) would be his path.

He taught himself to play, drawing inspiration from blues greats such as Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson and Robert Johnson. He discovered that music was a means of expression and escape.

In Paris, he began to make a name for himself on the blues scene. He met his idol, Bill Thomas, who introduced him to the rules of the blues fraternity. He developed a personal style, singing in French, English and Arabic, and tackling themes such as exile, love, freedom and spirituality.

Katim Albert Kook has released four albums to critical and public acclaim. His first album, ‘Les Choses Ressemblent À Ça’, was released in 1997, and featured a duet with Luther Allison.

Her second album, ‘Je Roule Vers Toi’, was released in 2000, and reflects her optimism in the face of hardship. His third album, ‘Barbes City Limit Blues’, came out in 2002, and was the fruit of his collaboration with Guy L'Américain, a friend he met on a trip to the United States.

His fourth and final album, ‘Il Était Un Voyage’, released in 2018, explores African, European and Native American influences.

He received the Prix Coup de Coeur from the Académie Charles Cros in 2003, and the Best Blues Album award at the Trophées France Blues in 2018.

His talent has enabled him to share the stage with renowned artists such as B.B. King, Luther Allison and Bill Deraime.

He plays in prestigious venues such as the Petit Journal Montparnasse, the New Morning, the Palais des Congrès and the Ibn Khaldoun hall in Algiers.

He also took part in festivals such as the Festival Blues sur Seine, where he won the Audience Prize in 2002.

In 2009, he went on tour with Françis Lalanne as part of the Organic Special Tour. He has also played in the United States, Algeria, Morocco, Germany and Russia.

Karim Albert Kook is also a committed supporter of humanitarian and ecological causes. Karim Albert Kook is a major figure in French blues and a guitar virtuoso. He is also an example of courage and perseverance.

He is married with two children. He currently lives in Vernon in the Eure region, where he continues to bring his passion for music to life.