BROUA is a Tunisian–French–Dutch collective led by vocalist and violinist Wissem Ziadi, who founded the project after moving from Tunisia to the Netherlands. With Tarek Maaroufi on guitar, percussion, and vocals, Nebil Ben Rejeb on oud, Peter Bout on bass, Franck Normand on clarinet, and Slim Mosbeh on percussion, the group bridges Tunisian tradition with jazz, blues, and Latin currents.

Their new single “Tloumouni” (Arabic: Why do you blame me) is both a song of longing and a reflection on memory. The lyrics, written and sung by Ziadi, weigh joy against sorrow, healing against relapse, as the heart drifts between what it forgets and what it still desires. The oud, violin, and clarinet carry the melody with overlapping timbres, while guitar and percussion set a steady pulse beneath. The result is rooted in Tunisian song but marked by improvisatory touches from the group’s broader influences.

The music video, directed by Ziadi, was filmed on Cap Bon, Tunisia, and follows the daily rituals of a fisherman. His movements with the sea are shown slowly, bathed in Mediterranean light, portraying a life of rhythm and patience. The imagery ties to the song’s own balance of stillness and turbulence, offering a portrait of harmony with nature alongside the turbulence of desire.

“Tloumouni” marks BROUA’s latest step in building a repertoire that traces identity across borders, where Tunisian roots encounter the experience of migration and collaboration. It stands as a love song and as a meditation on persistence in the face of longing.

Discover “Tloumouni” and listen in full HERE