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Genre | Indie Nu-Jazz |
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Members | Jad Aouad - beats Miran Gurunian - noise Erin Mikaelian-vocals Haitham Shalhoub-bass guitar |
Hometown | Beirut/Lebanon |
Current Location | Lebanon |
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The Lebanese band Pindoll has revived the famous 80's pop anthem "Tainted Love" with their own signature of jazz/rock fusion, led by all members of Pindoll (including Miran Gurunian) and produced by Philip Tohme. Philip is actually Tania Saleh's husband.
Philip and Miran Gurunian were also part of Blend, the first lebanese band to ever sign a record deal: they released an album, Act one, with EMI arabia. Here is Blend'sr wonderful single "Belong", a true reflection of the lebanese identity crisis:
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Fairuz's "Khidni Ya Habibi" Translated into English by Dr. Ramzi Salti
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