TRACKLIST
1. Unwound - "We Invent You"
2. Munir Khauli - "Heik ha Nishtghil"
3. DETOX - "Suckcess"
4. Scrambled Eggs & A Trio - "Koji Kabuto (Ya Akruto)"
5. Kinematik - "Murur al-Kiram"
6. Yasmine Hamdan - "Iza (George Bshoum remix)"
7. Malayeen - "Najwa"
8. El Rass & Al Nather - "هي هيك - Hiye Hek"
9. Lil Asaf - "Msll777"
10. Mazen Kerbaj - "Tagadagadaga"
11. Christine Abdelnour & Michel Waisvisz - "Wig Wag"
12. Marc Codsi - "Invocation I"
13. Kid Fourteen - "Plastic Lasts Longer Than Love"
14. Lumi - "Talk To You"
NOTES
Lebanon's in bad shape. Hell, it's been in bad shape for a while now. I say that as if I didn't just learn about it this week. Along with last week's devastating explosion that leveled most of Beirut, the country's government has essentially walked off the job (after just getting the keys this past January) and the people are being slaughtered by police in the streets (much like our very own nation today, except it's been happening there much, much longer).
So, in honor of the fever pitch this nation is currently experiencing, I thought it would be nice to look into Lebanon's music scene, specifically (most of the time) Beirut. Turns out there was/is quite a thriving music community there, complete with artists across the genre spectrum, from hip-hop and pop to hardcore punk and avant-garde electronic composers. Needless to say, my Bandcamp hunting left me with a big Beirut-sized hole in my wallet. Several of today's artists also play in several bands and release music under a number of names, too many to feature in a single show, but just know that if you have some time to kill and want to discover a whole new musical scene, look into Beirut. Listen to Scrambled Eggs, Karkhana, Kinematik, The Bunny Tylers, all of it is fantastic. Will share some links and clips below. Up first, a 'trumpet solo' by Mazen Kerbaj.
We also opened the show with a track from Unwound's final LP, Leaves Turn Inside You, in honor of Vern Rumsey's recent passing. QEPD.
As always, thanks for listening. Take care of yourselves, and each other. Seeya next week.
AS
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