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| Watch this interview at https://youtu.be/Dd-qunnCnC0 |
JUST RELEASED: Stanford Lecturer + Arabology host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews multi-talented Kuwaiti musician +Aziz of Kuwaisiana, a groundbreaking band that fuses alternative Arab/Khaleeji rock with New Orleanian jazz, funk and more. This audio-visual interview was recorded in December 2020 and spotlights the band's amazing new music video ' Bara7a (ุจุฑุงุญุฉ)' and upcoming EP Chapter 2.
Working in Arabic and English, Kuwaisiana is a full-bodied band producing a danceable, dynamic sound that draws on world music and indie rock. Led by Kuwaiti singer-songwriter +Aziz, the 6-piece blends funk, rock, ska with New Orleanian jazz, adding a unique twist to what Indie Arab Rock can sound like. Their followup is scheduled to be released on January 15, 2021.
Lyrically, +Aziz explores the cultures he knows so well through his metaphor-rich lyrics, which sustain a tension between conversational and a more evocative, poetic perspective. Kuwaisiana is making progress at a time when so much of the world is in flux. Pre-order the EP at link below (to be released on January 15, 2021).
Watch the interview below or at https://youtu.be/Dd-qunnCnC0
About Kuwaisiana:
While there is a spectrum of alternative Arabic music being made today across the Middle East, Kuwaisiana’s sound explores new territory for the Khaleeji dialect (the culture associated with the Arabian Peninsula), which is typically more closed off and protective of its symbols. ⚡ The result is a unique twist to what “Alternative Arab Rock” or a “New Orleans band” can sound like and a highly imaginative journey for listeners.
Working in Arabic and English, Kuwaisiana is a full-bodied band producing a danceable, dynamic sound that draws on world music and indie rock. Led by Kuwaiti singer-songwriter +Aziz, the 6-piece blends funk, rock, ska with New Orleanian jazz, adding a unique twist to what Indie Arab Rock can sound like. Their followup is scheduled to be released on January 15, 2021.
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| Current Band Members of Kuwaisiana: +Aziz - vocals/guitar ๐ฐ๐ผ Matthieu - Drums ๐ซ๐ท Sam Levine - Bass ๐บ๐ฒ Dehan Elรงin - Trumpet ๐น๐ท Nick Ferreirae - Sax ๐บ๐ฒ Patrick Driscoll - Hand percussion ๐บ๐ฒ |
Lyrically, +Aziz explores the cultures he knows so well through his metaphor-rich lyrics, which sustain a tension between conversational and a more evocative, poetic perspective. Kuwaisiana is making progress at a time when so much of the world is in flux. Pre-order the EP at link below (to be released on January 15, 2021).
About Kuwaisian's upcoming album (pre-order here)
Born out of +Aziz’s desire to explore parallels between American and Khaleeji cultures, Chapter 2 is his band’s followup EP to Chapter 1, which was released through Universal Music MENA. This new 22-minute EP deepens the band’s exploration of the day-to-day experiences of Arab-American youth and the evolving viewpoints of Khaleejis living in the Arabian Peninsula. It will be self-released on Bandcamp on January 15, 2021 and then published to streaming platforms.
✔️ Official music video for Bara7a (ุจุฑุงุญุฉ) by Kuwaisiana: https://youtu.be/qXhzKq7syhQ
✔️ Pre-Order Chapter 2 on Bandcamp: https://kuwaisiana.bandcamp.com/album/chapter-2
✔️ All Lyrics & Translations: http://www.kuwaisiana.com/lyrics
To support/follow Kuwaisisana:
✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/plusaziz
✔️ Website: https://kuwaisiana.com/
✔️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/plusaziz
✔️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/kuwaisiana
✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuwaisiana/
✔️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kuwaisiana
✔️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qmZuO0
✔️ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/plusaziz/kws-bara7a
Watch Dr. Salti's interview interview with +Aziz below or at https://youtu.be/Dd-qunnCnC0