Benhayyi Al-Baghbaghan (Salute the Parrot) (140g)

Description

Maurice Louca is one of the major leading figures on the current alternative music scene in the Arab world. After two years in the making, "Benhayyi Al-Baghbaghan" (Salute the Parrot) is his most original and striking work to date. A new game-changer on the independent music scene, this opus follows "Garraya" – Louca's previous album – from which it borrows a whirlwind of percussive sounds, weaving them into this new creation as a tangle of acoustic compositions that feature Arab and international artists. After years of touring and numerous collaborations in Europe and the Arab world, Louca has built a reputation for the power of his performances. Those who have had the opportunity to hear live excerpts from "Benhayyi Al-Baghbaghan" will discover a far more complex and impactful album. Drawing inspiration from multiple sources – from psychedelic to Egyptian shaabi – Louca breaks the boundaries of labeling with eight genre-defying tracks. Like a virtual journey between the charged intensity of confined spaces and the tranquil immensity of open landscapes, the album charts a trajectory in which captivating fragments combine with far more impactful rhythmic passages.