Sheikhs Shikhats & B’net Chaabi
Sheikhs Shikhats & B’net Chaabi
- LP
- Label
- Zephyrus Records
First album of the self-titled band ‘Sheikhs Shikhats & B’net Chaabi’, to be released in March 2023.
‘Sheikhs Shikhats & B'net Chaabi’ is a colorful and exuberant ensemble led by Laïla Amezian. Through this project, Laïla wants to pay tribute to the shikhats and ghanayats, female singers who fought for freedom of expression in 19th century Morocco through popular songs. She surrounds herself with Laurent Blondiau for the musical direction and 16 other renowned musicians and vocalists, including jazz saxophonist Toine Thys, tubist Michel Massot, trumpeter Pauline Leblond, young trombonist Nabou Claerhout and female singer-percussionists of the Sultanats B'net Chaabi.
Expect alluring melodies, enchanting vocals, breathtaking brass instruments and an explosive chaabi groove!
TRACKLIST:
A1. Happy Tune
A2. Still To Come
B1. Black Point
B2. Prelude A La Complainte
B3. Complainte Chaabi / Awmaloulou