João “Jaye” Almeida is a traditional piper and flute player from Lisbon, Portugal. Jaye is a founding member of Sydney bands. Celtic Tones, The Last Aurochs, as well as Aljamía. Currently Jaye co-hosts a traditional Irish music session every Sunday at the Doss House with co-founder Stephen Powell.

Jaye plays handmade bagpipes by Sons da Música (gaita Galega/transmontana), Jorge Lira (gaita Galega), Bill Hart (Scottish smallpipes) and Olle Geris (cornemuse du centre), and handmade simple system flutes by Jil Léhart

Born in Chile, she started her musical formation at the age of 6 years, singing and playing arab and mediaeval music in the choir and musical group of Arab-Chilean school, with the flute as her first instrument. In 1998 she joined the musical group of Concepción school where she played latin american and world music. 

In 2001 Rocío started her studies of violin in a youth orchestra. At the age of 17 years, she entered the career of bachelor's degree in music, violin performance and teaching. She also got a degree of Pedagogy in Music Education in Chile, in 2010. She played 5 years in the University of Talca orchestra, while she kept singing, playing and recording original music of several groups of music fusion. Rocío arrived in Australia in 2019 where she joined Aljamía project and have played many different musical genres and styles.

Simon is a multi-talented musician with a passion for bridging cultures through music. Born in China and raised in Australia, Simon's diverse background enriches his musical journey. His mastery of the upright and electric bass, as well as the enchanting Arabic oud, sets him apart in the music world. Simon's musical prowess has led him to collaborate with renowned international musicians from Latin America and beyond. His fluency in various musical styles, particularly those from Arabic nations, reflects years of dedication and love for the art form.

Yiss Mill emerges from Sydney's dynamic music scene as a percussionist with a magnetic stage presence. Deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of traditional Jewish and Hasidic melodies, his musical horizons stretch far beyond, encompassing a diverse array of genres: from the pulsating beats of pop, psytrance, and rock and roll to the soulful echoes of psychedelic rock, folk, soul, klezmer, and even mediaeval music.

His captivating performances have illuminated stages both nationally and abroad, collaborating with esteemed artists such as Lior, The Nevilles, Jeryko, Rita B, Pasko Schravemade, Shirley Crescent, Triex, God K, and The Walkers.

Currently, Yiss Mill infuses his distinctive style and energy as a member of the bands Aljamia and Chutney and works with the talented Illan Kidron, Lara Goodridge, Doron Chester, and Sarit Michael.

Born in France, she developed a passion in Egyptian bellydance which has escalated into a career as a professional dancer and teacher spanning the last 15 years.  In that time, she has expanded her skill set to incorporate fire dancing, fire eating and stilt walking. Hannah has collaborated within various genres including opera, mediaeval & street performance. 

Hannah formed Aljamía in 2020 in the hope to introduce & expose Australia to European mediaeval culture.

Australian Chilean Musician, Pianist and multi-instrumentalist. Sebastian has a Bachelor in Performance Piano from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Has an extensive career both in Classical Music and popular and folk genres