Knafo is a Montreal-based multi-instrumental artist who CAN MAKE ANY GENRE HIS OWN. 

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Working in the musical field for over 20 years, Knafo’s music has TRULY CROSSED BORDERS. His work HAS BEEN REMIXED BY DJs such as Dale T, Miguel Graca, Lebaron, Stéphane Lefrancois and Vincent Lemieux AND PLAYED IN clubs around the world. EACH KNAFO ALBUM is a new exploration of textures and genres taking listeners through highly visual music that evokes strong emotions. 

He made his debut in 1997 as a drummer for a Montreal band called San Citrus. As they were recording their third album, Knafo discovers a passion for studio work. In 2001, switching from the stage to the studio, he starts a new solo career under the name Knafo. 

Over the following years, Knafo develops his style and experiments in studio, mixing up different genres, from electronic to indie, chill to cuban house.

In 2013, he releases an album called No Coincidence, along with two music videos, Crazy People and Mystical Information. This first album, very well received by the public, is composed of his best songs, written in the past ten years. On it, Knafo plays every instrument and works Miguel Graca (Pronto Musique) to finalize it all. For his album release, he also collaborated with local artists to create unique artworks for each song on the album.

In November of 2015, Knafo releases his second album: Change to Last. Multi-talented, he handles the creation of album from start to end. He plays every instrument, sings, composes and records all of it by himself. This new album is much more personal than the first one, it being on the topic of conjugal relationships. Knafo expresses his thoughts through a short film, rather than the usual music video, a dreams he’s had for many years. Also, for his upcoming release, he associates himself with the Rainbows foundation, that helps kids that are in mourning. He decided to hand out the money he made with the album sales to the organization, and matched it. 

His third album, titled Pop Era, was inspired by his internal conflict between his love for soul and house music that may not be as accessible to all listeners, and his struggle with the generic nature of pop music.  His goal was to make an album that could be played on the radio but was still unconventional and unique.

With his latest release, Key For A Stranger, Knafo reinvents himself once again. With a more deliberate and thoughtful approach, the album has his most cohesive sound yet, a soft lo-fi sound that is emotionally rich with strong melodies to carry listeners through each song.

Knafo’s music has been remixed and played by DJ’s around the world.  His electronic influences are always carefully weaved into more traditional song writing approaches and instrumentations.  Knafo is a true creator, constantly trying to use a new palette and find new textures in order to make original and unique music. His passion is the process, the self-discovery and