Category: Middle East
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LISTEN: new World Treasures Music mix for Alto Radio – feat. modern soul, African tearjerkers, French disco, Holy Tongue, Balearic dub and more
Tracklist Flowers – For Real Madelaine – Don’t It Drive You Crazy Jeff Scott – Mystery Of You Joe Harriott & Amancio D’Silva Quartet – Jaipur Radam Schwartz – Midde Eastern Fantasy Le Mystère Jazz De Tombouctou – Leli Franco Lee Ezute – Olise Nekwu Ode Omore Osarenren & Ewaen Osetin Stars – Iyereghe Ayo…
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Rare grooves by Raja Zahr and John Bilezikjian found – they were Something Different in 1970 – deadstock copies are 1st release by Discotchari
New label Discotchari kicks off with a rare psychedelic groover, having uncovered an entire deadstock run of this ‘45, still in the factory boxes from 1970. They’ve repackaged them as their exciting first release and are bringing previously unheard material from Armenia’s John Bilezikjian – who is known as a forward-thinking oud player – and…
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Habibi Funk to release their first LP of new productions by Charif Megarbane – an exciting turn for one of the world leading labels for reissues
Habibi Funk have featured heavily on this site over the years and for good reason – they are a world leader when it comes to reissuing Middle Eastern and North African gems. It’s very exciting therefore to hear of brand new music coming from the stable. Here’s a taster of the musical wares of Charif…
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‘The Voice of Egypt’ lives on – pioneer and icon Umm Kulthum (Om Kalsoum) – on remastered double vinyl drop via the devoted Souma Records
Umm Kulthum is an internationally famous Egyptian singer and has two of her classic works reissued by Souma Records this month. Ubiquitous across the Arab World as a singer-songwriter and film actor of the 1930s to the 1970s, she has had many accolades and tributes paid – known as ‘Kawkab al-Sharq’ (‘Star of the East’)…
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LISTEN: 2023 – new mix: World Treasures Music returns monthly to Alto Radio
Tracks: Cinnamon Soulettes – Let Me Show You The Voices of Creation – I Met A Mountain Kalima – Where Is The Sunshine (Parts 1 and 2) Jeanette – L’Amour Joue Au Violona Velly Joonas – Käes On Aeg Elizio De Buzios – Tamanqueiro Cheryl Glasgow – Glued To The Spot Stella – Pourqui (Why) En-To-End…
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Habibi Funk’s new comp’ will quench vinyl diggers’ thirst for Middle Eastern reggae – new track previewed ahead of double disc release
More sneak previews from the forthcoming Habibi Funk compilation and more fantastic Middle Eastern reggae. This double vinyl comp’ is a must for diggers who want to sweep up some of those gems that have been doing the rounds on some brilliant mixes of late. Here’s Ibrahim Hesnawi from Libya and the synth gem Tendme.…
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Habibi Funk to release compilation of secret weapons and label favourite artists on ‘An eclectic selection of music from the Arab world, part 2’ – the tunes are peerless and the cover art is brilliant
Habibi Funk are back at it again with another peerless selection of Middle Eastern and North African smashers – Habibi Funk 015: An eclectic selection of music from the Arab world, part 2. The artwork has a special story and the label’s character and style continues to shine. “This compilation of songs is not meant…
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Lebanese folk-rock fusions from Rogér Fakhr for Habibi Funk – the label reissues unreleased and seldom heard songs from hand copied cassettes – it’s another Middle Eastern must
Habibi Funk are back with a compilation of Rogér Fakhr – a highly respected figure of the late 70s Lebanese music scene and also the guitarist for iconic music stars Issam Hajali, Ziad Rahbani and Fairouz – it’s another much needed retrospective of a criminally overlooked artist from the Middle East. The label acts as…
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The Radio Martiko label captures the glorious laika pop genre and the best of Tassos Chalkias’ psychedelic epirotika – two of Greece’s finest musical movements – across two supreme vinyl releases
Radio Martiko double drop a peerless selection of Greek pop and outstanding ‘epirotika’ recordings – a deep and psychedelic folk form – across two sumptuous vinyl releases. These have been on heavy rotation since they arrived at Christmas. Both offerings just keep on giving and its been a real pleasure getting to know both genres…
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SOLIDARITY WITH BEIRUT: Habibi Funk release compilation of Lebanese artists to help raise funds for disaster stricken city (PLEDGE SUPPORT NOW – Bandcamp link in post)
The Habibi Funk label have released a compilation of Lebanese artists to help raise funds for distaster stricken Beirut – click on the Bandcamp link below to pledge support. “We at Habibi Funk have been shocked and saddened by the explosion in Beirut this week. It was important for us to express our solidarity with…
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