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For your pleasures only, I went digging through the endless musical labyrinth that is SoundCloud, and found some unmissable SoundCloud accounts for you to follow. Let it be told that no two musical genres on this list are the same. In fact, they are so widely different that putting them in the same group would make no sense in any other scenario except that these are all products of some amazing Arab talents from around the Middle East.
Whether you’re more of a techno lover, have a nostalgia for the beautiful sound of the Oud or seek music that mixes traditional elements with a modern funk – you’re in for a treat. Here are 5 SoundCloud accounts form the Middle East you need to follow right now.
Meet the label hunting around for lost sounds from the Middle East of the 70s and 80s. Habibi Funk has made it their mission to uncover an age of Middle Eastern music that’s all about jazz, funk and eclecticism. Their SoundCloud is a constant source of discovery, it’s almost a guarantee that you’ve never heard any of these tunes before. You can even buy their rare vinyl records directly from their website.
An icon of the Palestinian underground scene, Sama’ is said to be the first Palestinian DJ and electronic music producer. Her SoundCloud holds a variety of her live sets, tracks and remixes that will speak straight to any techno lovers heart. You’ll also hear some typically-Arab instruments and sounds here and there, as well and some experimental and even folksy sounds.
If you’ve never heard of Lebanese Indie-Rock band Mashoru’ Leila, then you’re welcome. This group loves to experiment and create completely new sounds that you would never expect. Singing in Arabic, they truly embody a modern and unique evolution for music in the region, making them a captivating SoundCloud account to follow.
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I’m a lover of the Oud instrument. It’s a sound I have come to rediscover as part of my exploring-the-golden-era-of-Egyptian-music phase, don’t judge me ok. Khyam Allami is one who shares this love and has used it to bring the Oud to the modern age. His SoundCloud is home to some alternative tracks that really show that the Oud still belongs in 2019.
Another unmissable account to follow is Adham El Mestekawy, better known as Dj Ouzo, plays everything downtempo, house, and some self-proclaimed “Multicultural Electronic” music. His tracks can be equally easy-going and chill as much as they can make you want to get up and dance. Additionally, with new music posted relatively often – Ouzo’s SoundCloud feed is definitely one you want to keep an eye on.
BONUS – because I love you guys
You might imagine that to concoct you this list I spent a substantial amount of time scouring through SoundCloud accounts, so it was really to be expected that I would find an additional artist I just HAD to share with you. So here she is..
Utterly unique, totally experimental, a beautiful voice that will just enchant you – that’s Nadah el Shazly. She’s unlike anything you’ve ever heard before, and you really need to hear it to know what I mean. Almost certainly, her account will be a case of love it or hate it, and personally, I LOVE it!
