Arab experimental music is a genre that fuses traditional Arab musical expressions with avant-garde elements, creating a sound that is simultaneously anchored in heritage and unbounded by convention. This eclectic style often incorporates regional instruments like the oud and qanun alongside electronic sounds and unconventional song structures, melding maqam-based melodies with experimental noise, ambient sequences, and innovative production techniques. The result is a soundscape that defies easy categorization, reflecting the diverse influences and inventive spirit of artists who seek to explore and redefine the limits of musical identity. With a foundation in Middle Eastern tonalities and rhythms, Arab experimental musicians like those mentioned challenge and expand the listeners' expectations, crafting a niche that is at once hauntingly familiar and strikingly novel.

Ghadr

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Jad Atoui

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released November 29, 2024