I'm going with my nom, but the Big Special track is really interesting. I'm surprised I hadn't heard of that record before seeing it here. The sound on it is huge, yet it really comes across as a raw post-punk garage-band. I enjoyed it, and I'm looking forward to listening to the whole album.
Capitals is a colossal big band take on Arabic jazz. Fierily bombastic and fun. So glad the music video is a street party, wouldn't have done it any other way. Good luck not playing it loud. Even better luck not moving your feet. Energy is a straight up 11.
Damn two more excellent discoveries. Never heard of either of these bands but love both singles. Going with Capitals here but intend to check out both albums. _________________ Griselda, by Fashion Rebels 2020's Hip-Hop 2020's Country
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It's the first time II got into Arabic Jazz. "Capitals" is particularly quite simple melodically, yet also consonant, catchy and accessible, just like Cowboy Bebop's soundtrack, so if you like that soundtrack, you'll like Capitals.
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Never thought of it that way, but I understand (and appreciate) the comparison. What the Seatbelts did in the 90s (long past the heyday of jazz) to put a fresh coat of paint on the genre is surely what segued to the strengths of today's current scene. Although it's been around for decades and decades, Arabic jazz is having a really solid past few years (including Malouff's latest). If you're looking to find some hipper/fresher stuff out of the scene, I'd recommend theseโ
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La Saboteuse by Yazz Ahmed
Yazz is a British-Bahraini musician who I've really enjoyed the past few years (can't believe this record came out nearly 8 years ago!). Unfortunately, she hasn't released anything this decade so far, but I'm hoping something's around the bend. Her 2019 record is also excellent.
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Elephantine by Maurice Louca
Maurice Louca (Egypt) is one of the most exciting names in the world of jazz right now too (if you've heard of The Dwarfs of East Agouza, he's part of that group). A little more avant-garde, but certainly an exciting artist in the scene. His recent record Moonshine is also excellent. (He's also been part of more folk-inspired works like Lefhfa, and more experimental groups like Karkhana).
Aalbat Alawi Opโ.โ99 by ุงููุงุช [El Khat]
El Khat (Israel/Yemen) leans more traditional Arabic than 'jazz' per se, but what a band. Three excellent records from them so far, and probably the 'punchiest' of the selection here.
Not to mention whatever Habibi Funk (who, you should all be keeping tabs on) has dug up the last few yearsโ
Damn two more excellent discoveries. Never heard of either of these bands but love both singles. Going with Capitals here but intend to check out both albums.
Seconded. Think I'm voting DiG! Both deserve a special shoutout, great nominations. _________________ Overall chart Fake overall chart
Yazz is a British-Bahraini musician who I've really enjoyed the past few years (can't believe this record came out nearly 8 years ago!). Unfortunately, she hasn't released anything this decade so far, but I'm hoping something's around the bend. Her 2019 record is also excellent.
So, turns out she's releasing an album next week ๐จ
(Sorry for bumping this, just thought I'd shareโ coincidental, etc).
Also, I gave the Big Special album a listen today. It's great. Energy on it is stellar. Little bit of Idles, little bit of Strokes, little bit of Sex Pistols, etc. Some tracks have some really great lyrics too. Good album, and I would've missed it otherwise.
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