Al Dar Al Hamra by Karkhana, released on Unrock in 2017.

An experimental supergroup of sorts that includes members of Dwarfs of East Agouza, Konstrukt and "A" Trio, Karkhana unleashes a blend of fiery and free psychedelic forms and jazz, with various shades and traces of Shaabi, Tarab, Sufi and post everything. Timeless. Rock-free, Kraut-Jazz.
credits
released October 1, 2017

All tracks composed, arranged, performed and produced by Karkhana

Umut Çağlar: Reeds, Flute, Percussion
Tony Elieh: Electric Bass
Maurice Louca: Organ, Synth
Mazen Kerbaj: Trumpet, Percussion, Reeds
Sharif Sehnaoui: Electric Guitar
Sam Shalabi: Electric Guitar, Oud
Michael Zerang: Drums, Percussion, Cymbal

Recorded by Michael Stahl and Peter Körfer on a wet, cold and windy November night in Amsterdam in 2016

https://karkhana.bandcamp.com/album/al-dar-al-hamra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2lGznhKsY4&list=RDc2lGznhKsY4&start_radio=1

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Al Azraqayn by Karkhana released on Karlrecords in 2021

"Consisting of seven of the most adventurous and innovative artists from the Middle Eastern experimental scene (and a veteran jazz percussionist from Chicago), KARKHANA are surely among the most unique and interesting ensembles around...The septet’s sound is neither retro nor avantgarde, not folklore nor jazz or rock – it’s an astonishing blend of all these different styles and elements where seductive oriental melodies can intensify and turn into a psychedelic freak-out, fuelled by reeds, guitars and electronics, only to re-start again from quiet sounds till the ensemble seeks catharsis in a collective improv outburst!.." - Bandcamp

https://karlrecords.bandcamp.com/album/al-azraqayn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFVQzkPT4T0&list=OLAK5uy_m2L4hI6RflD8bJVkNnZ158C_NB0KEcyI0

#Karkhana #samshalabi #freejazz #shaabi #tarab #oud #istanbulmusic #beirutmusic