This Music Film Captures the Raw and Simple Beauty of an Egyptian Summer

Throwing rocks in the sea, splashing in the Nile, all under the Egyptian sun, these are the simple and raw moments of Egyptian summers; simple, humble, and truly wholesome. These are the moments that do not really make it into travel postcards, yet somehow stay with us the longest. From the cup of tea shared without a plan, the breeze cutting through the palm trees, and the laughter of children diving into the Nile before heading home for dinner, summer in Egypt has always been a feeling that lives somewhere between memory and music. But, how does one translate the feeling of summer into both sound and flavour? For Egyptian producer El Waili, born Kareem Gaber, music has always been a way of preserving feeling. Renowned for his hypnotic productions and futuristic fusion of Chaabi (urban folk) with electronic music, El Waili has built a world where tradition collides beautifully with experimentation.  And now, that sonic imagination has found an unexpected muse. In a collaboration with artisanal chocolates and drinks brand mōko, the music film, titled ‘Blended Colada,’ set out to answer a question few have ever thought toContinue reading "This Music Film Captures the Raw and Simple Beauty of an Egyptian Summer"

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