ISLAM CHIPSY from #Egypt
In a dark club, a shorthaired man stands in front of a synthesizer, bashing his arms about as if he was playing the drums. Flanked by two drummers, it is the synth which dominates the sound. The wretched instrument squeaks, screams, howls, accompanied by a rhythm felt like repetitive blows to the belly. Getting over the initial shock and making sense of the melodies, you’ll find them Oriental – still they are warped in a way that make them more similar to an old Commodore 64 game. Islam Chipsy represents the avant-garde of a new wave of Egyptian electronica where classical Arab music and shaabi folk tunes are shaped into an uncompromising sound referred to as mahraganat.
He should not be taken for an amateur, however – he is a classically trained musician with unbelievable precision and energy. This is guaranteed to be the festival’s most danceable gig!
Ticket: 15.000 L.L
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Tickets on sale at all Virgin Ticketing Box-Office outlets & online.
You can also visit http://www.zoomaal.com/p/beirutandbeyond buy your ticket and #SupportBeirutandBeyond starting 20$!
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