Heavy Friends
Saturday October 5th, 2024 with Heavy لينا
An immersive evening in recordings from the Lebanese capital
| I don’t think it gets more exciting than me sharing music from Lebanon, where you’ll hear a deep openness and acceptance of variation and experimentation. I’d say this spirit dates back to the 90s with the introduction of Soapkills, which we’ll hear later on. I’m excited to share this music with you! I hope this is Part 1 of many parts if there's an interest to hear more from Lebanon. |
| 'Taht el Ware Lynn Adib, Bedouin Burger, Zeid Hamdan - Ma Li Beit - 2024 
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| Around the Lamp Bachar Mar Khalifé - Oil Slick - Infiné (2010) |
| The Deaf Oud Raed Yassin - الألبوم الجديد = The New Album - Annihaya Records (2009) |
| Detroit Beirut El Iqaa - Detroit Beirut - 2007 |
| Prelude for the Triumphant Man Part 2 Two or The Dragon - Prelude for the Triumphant Man - 2017 |
| Ville Invisibles Toufic Farroukh - Villes Invisibles - Hot8 Music (2017) |
| The Impropriety of Longing Orchestra Omar - Orchestra Omar - Sagittarius A-Star (2015) |
| يمّ تناشد ابنها El Rass - حرّ بن يم - S/T (2021) |
| Soap Kills is an indie electro-pop band based in Lebanon. The group was formed in October 1997 when Zeid Hamdan and Yasmine Hamdan, both born in Beirut in 1976, decided to explore and combine their interest in classical Arabic song and electronic music, creating a unique fusion that resonated with listeners both locally and abroad. Their pioneering sound, which blended traditional Arabic melodies with experimental electronic beats, not only garnered a dedicated following but also set the stage for a new wave of artists in Beirut, many on this playlist tonight, pushing the boundaries of genre and cultural expression in the region’s music scene. |
| Wadih Soap Kills - Enta Fen - Not On Label (2005) |
| البوسطة = Al Bosta Fairuz - Wahdon - Zida (1979) |
| Eslahat Maryam Saleh & Zeid Hamdan - Halawella - 2015 |
| Bouyout Mouhaddama Edd Abbas, Lipos, and Elepheel - Tripnol - 2013 |
| RnBullshit Soap Kills - Cheftak - Not on Label (2002) |
| Seventh Man El Iqaa - Don't Play With Me - 2014 |
| Conversation Cosmic Analog Ensemble - Muhadathat Vol. 1 - 2014 |
| معركة العين El Rass - حرّ بن يمّ - S/T (2021) |
| Abu Tarek Franz Hautzinger / Mazen Kerbaj - Abu Tarek - Creative Sources (2004) |
| The Asfeh Zeid and the Wings - The Asfeh - 2011 |
| Ashabi Mashrou' Leila - Ibn El Leil - 2015 |
| Karkhana Sharif Sehnaoui - Al Azraqayn - 2021 |
| Mdalal Zeina Hamieh - Haflet Baalbek - 1999 |
| Background music for tonight's show was a track called "Rageen Ya Hawa" by Fairuz that dates back to 1974. |
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I’m excited to share this music with you—there’s no better way to express my love than by sharing something I’m passionate about. Hope you enjoy the show!
8:07 PM, October 5th, 2024