Composer and Guitarist, foundation member of the band Jamasoud. After more than 250 concerts Barbes.D left Jamasoud in 2004 to go his own ways.
Influenced by the jamaicains Prince Jammy, Scientist & Lee "Scratch" Perry, he creates a hot sound upon a melodic bass.
In numerous journeys and meetings with other artists Barbes.D has developed his own UK-Style-like Electronic Dub that enchants the listener with its smooth vibes. In the past he has been working with Toko Blaze, Alpha Wess (Guinée), El Maya (Algérie), Ras Rudy Gad (Jah Observer Sound System).

Heir of a family of traditionnel singers and percussionists in Béni Abbès Hafid is not only interprete of the sacred chants of the desert but also the autor of songs talking about the world of today. For many years he had been giving concerts in Algeria and Europe as the solo singer of the band Hillal. Today he participates at many artists meetings like Nuits Métis, El Hilla-El Selame, Gacha Empega-El Hilla, Le Cabaret Nomade and ElectroDunes.   

In 1999 Houari Douli and Said Touat created the band El Maya in order to pick up the traditionnel chants of the Saoura accompanied by different percussions. The first musical exchanges between El Maya and Barbes.D have been created in 2004 when the algerian group welcomed the french musician in Béni Abbès.