Rufus, the pulse of Ghazaal Beledi, wasn’t born behind the kit, he practically emerged from it. With hands that conjure desert winds, he weaves an intricate tapestry of sound beneath the band’s electrifying melodies. A seasoned journeyman, he’s played dusty desert dives and opulent city stages, his soul-infused beats bridging the gap between ancient tradition and modern swagger. Whether laying down thunderous grooves or channeling delicate desert whispers, Rufus is the bedrock of Ghazaal Beledi, the quiet storm that drives them to musical ecstasy.