Three musicians who came of age in 1990s Cairo, their disparate paths in music intersect a couple of decades later when they’re drawn to each other’s work, and agree to meet at a seaside cabin in Alexandria, followed by residencies in Amman, Cairo, and Beirut to create and record a new album.
Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca and Tamer Abu Ghazaleh, names that have turned heads in alternative Arabic music with solo albums and conspicuous collaborations.
The album is produced by Mostakell with the support of the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC)
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1- El Shahwa Wel Soaar (Lust and Savagery)
2- Teskar Tebki (Drunk You Weep Like a Kid)
Three musicians who came of age in 1990s Cairo, their disparate paths in music intersect a couple of decades later when they’re drawn to each other’s work, and agree to meet at a seaside cabin in Alexandria, followed by residencies in Amman, Cairo, and Beirut to create and record a new album.
Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca and Tamer Abu Ghazaleh, names that have turned heads in alternative Arabic music with solo albums and conspicuous collaborations.
The album is produced by Mostakell with the support of the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC)
Includes unlimited streaming of Lekhfa الإخفاء
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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Three musicians who came of age in 1990s Cairo, their disparate paths in music intersect a couple of decades later when they’re drawn to each other’s work, and agree to meet at a seaside cabin in Alexandria, followed by residencies in Amman, Cairo, and Beirut to create and record a new album.
Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca and Tamer Abu Ghazaleh, names that have turned heads in alternative Arabic music with solo albums and conspicuous collaborations.
The album is produced by Mostakell with the support of the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC)
lyrics
Because, in love,
you have the most twisted luck drunk, you weep like a kid
because morning in your eyes
has grown dark
drunk, you weep like a kid
because your head's not screwed on straight
because your beauty was a whore
because your friends were motherfuckers
because there's a fool in tales of lore
drunk, you weep like a kid
because your education was a joke
because your laugh became a howl
because the pale faces of the past left in your heart a wound so foul
drunk, you weep like a kid
and despite it all, you still believe
that love is the ultimate commandment what's worse: at the slightest excuse you drink off your face
and drunk, you weep like a kid
you say your country has a taste for sorrow that's why your mother died young
you say your friends fell in love with girls but you fell for cotton dolls
you whose tears fall like bricks
in your heart, a branch still blooms
your drinking buddy couldn't have imagined:
drunk, you weep like a kid
credits
from Lekhfa الإخفاء,
released September 22, 2017
Credits:
Khaled Yassine: Drums, Percussions|Mahmoud Waly: Bass Guitar|Maryam Saleh: Vocals |Maurice Louca: Percussion & Beat Loops, Electronics, Synths, Keys, Slide Guitar, Guitar, Harmonium|Tamer Abu Ghazaleh: Ouds, Buzuq, Mizmar, Vocals, Synths, Keys, Synth Bass, Electric Guitar, Bass |Shadi El Hosseiny (Track#10): Electric Piano| Paed Conca (Track#5): Clarinet| Trad Trad (Track#5): Clarinet| All Lyrics by Mido Zohair| All compositions & arrangements by Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, and Tamer Abu Ghazaleh | Illustration & Artwork: George Azmy |Cover Design & Fonts: Ahmed Hammoud |Recorded by Jawad Chaaban, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh, and Khyam Allami at One Hertz Studio, Beirut – Lebanon| All tracks Mixed by Khyam Allami at One Hertz Studio, Beirut – Lebanon.|
Ayez Awsal mixed by Khyam Allami and Adham Zidan
Mastered by John Dent at Loud Mastering Studios, Bristol – UK.
Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu GhazalehEgypt
Maryam Saleh
A major creative force and a powerful voice for her
generation,
Maurice Louca, Inspired by many influences, from psychedelic to Egyptian shaabi and was dubbed by many as a game-changer for the region’s independent music scene
Tamer Abu Ghazaleh, A cross-genre composer, producer and a prolific collaborator...more
supported by 19 fans who also own “Teskar Tebki (Drunk You Weep Like a Kid)”
Dearest Arooj, firstly thank you. My brother died this year n what can be said about such loss n sadness. I saw n heard you at The end of the Road in England. I spent many years in India n love all the music, poetry of your heritage. Thankyou Arooj❤️ ben1769
supported by 19 fans who also own “Teskar Tebki (Drunk You Weep Like a Kid)”
I was brought here after listening to a live performance of Makaya's on you tube. I instantly loved the song Holy Lands so much that I had to see if the album version was the same rendition as the live one. Then I listened to the whole album! Universal Beings is a just a groove... It's a mix of traditional and something new, very nice. pandr1900