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Covering important tracks such as female singer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKamuran Akkor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's track \"Olurmu Dersin\", and musician and guitarist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eZafer Dilek\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's \"Yekte\", the album covers an array of original pieces of different musical styles and sounds, that once have and continue to flow out of Turkey. The band boasts six members; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAriel Harrosh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (bass), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLotan Yaish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (drums), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYuli Shafriri\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (vocals), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTsuf Mishali\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (keys and synths), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTal Eyal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (percussion), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eItamar Kluger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (diwansaz, both electric and acoustic, electric baglama, Greek four double string bouzouki). They came together some years after band leader Itamar Kluger discovered the saz whilst traveling the Kaçkar mountains in Turkey's eastern region. The saz being a long necked, plucked stringed instrument native to the rural areas of the country, which remains an integral part of Şatellites' union, and plays predominance throughout the bands' album and music. In the same way the guitar was electrified in the 1930s, the electrification of the saz in the 1960s led to an explosion of rock music dredged in middle eastern influence, a musical genre fittingly called \"Anatolian rock\" and based on the principles of Anglo-American and psychedelic rock music, yet incorporating the style, rhythm, and scales of traditional Anatolian folk music. As such, throughout the creation of the album, the band conceived the idea of intertwining differing elements such as the groove of funk, the rhythm of disco, and reverb of psychedelic, with traditional Middle-Eastern rhythm and structure, opening up the wealth of Turkish music to the western world. 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Downing MIDI cards, triggers and synths, the day-to-day tools for these four producers and picking up and playing their respective traditional instruments -- saxophone, clarinet, guitar, bass, percussion and drums -- the group was immediately liberated by the moment. In the middle of a strict lockdown, they had no preconceptions, no deadlines, no labels or managers knocking on the door. This was an opportunity to rebuild the camaraderie that developed on the other side of the world two decades back, to reconnect as brothers and seek a higher spiritual plane, all the whilst fully encouraging each other to express their diverse musical backgrounds channeled within, during their time apart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eDose A Nova\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a smoky affair with jazz the common denominator through its ebb-and-flow. Oozing in globally recognizable grooves from Afrobeat (\"Contagious\") to Afro Cuban (\"Shemesh\"), its chord structures and scales from east and west insistently interweave rewarding the record with dynamic mood swings. There is a punked out, baritone sax inspired workout in \"Gina\", Middle Eastern traditions, claps and vocals combine on \"Marhaba\" and guitar and a heavy sax lick drives the surf sound of \"Last Straw\". Tamir and Ori, the drummer and saxophone\/clarinet players have shared a massive part of their musical careers together. They have both been members of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGogol Bordello\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lived in New York together for many years and in recent times have become, slightly unexpectedly, uber-hot property as their Middle Eastern bass heavy beats and saxophone riffs have been sampled for hugely popular songs such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFifth Harmony\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's \"Worth It\". 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A fresh and contemporary world incorporating the rich diversity of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean musical styles with psych, funk, dub, and other internationally known sounds. Itamar Kluger is best known for his work with the Şatellites, a six-piece band whose blend of Turkish folk and psych with funk and disco won them champions and listeners across the globe. With \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eEje Eje\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Itamar brews a fresh blend of psychedelic rock and funk, incorporating a wide range of influences, from Levantine dabke, Persian bandari music played at weddings and other celebrations, the traditional \"Khaliji\" music heard across the Gulf, and Turkish traditional folk music, to the more international renown sounds of Afrobeat, Saharan blues, indie rock, electronica, and Jamaican roots and dub. Eje Eje's special blend of musical perspectives reflects Itamar's interest in humankind's subjective perception of reality, informed by national and global cultural movements and traditions, and insistence on collectively creating and sharing stories, at times to explain the unexplainable. Itamar noted the difference between the symmetrical Western concept of four seasons, celebrated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVivaldi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, versus the five seasons of the Chinese calendar, winter, spring, summer, end of summer, and fall. The end of summer is a short season, characterized by the elemental earth, the time of year when fruit fall and rot beneath the trees. Each of the tracks on 'Five Seasons' reflects the spirit of the season in which it was written, and the terrain that inspired it, from the arid, mountainous desert to the sleepy streets of Eje Eje's hometown of Haifa and the busy crowded streets of Jaffa, Tel Aviv, where he currently resides. Bass and percussion combine into a deadly groove on the lead single \"Black Sea Majic\", laying the groundwork for a mantra-like saz to lead the melody, accompanied by giggling synths, mimicking the sound of the woodwind Armenian duduk, building into a continuous trace, the beginning half forgotten and the end lost. Hearing it back, Itamar imagines a bustling market in a small town by the shores of the Black Sea. Recorded in spring, \"Saved From The Jazz\" provided the first taste of this new project, appearing on Batov Records' first full compilation of \"Middle Eastern Grooves\". A beautiful collage of guitar grooves over a deadly drum rhythm. 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Fueled by hearty breakfasts, unwavering focus, and the ambient clucking of chickens roaming the studio, Kolonel Djafaar crafted the majority of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eGetaway\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This period marked a pivotal shift as a number of new band members joined just in time for the August sessions. Membership changes, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmiel Lauryssen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e joining on trumpet, alongside guitarist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilip Matthhijnssens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the band's palette has broadened and new sounds are able to break through. From psychedelic rock and soul influence of the Daptone Records' affiliated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBudos Band\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, surf rock (\"Urban Dweller\"), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMorricone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spaghetti Western guitar, and Afro Cuban (\"Kelmendi\"), alongside the brassy Afrobeat and Ethio jazz vibes the group have been known for. Each track on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eGetaway\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e holds a unique connection to at least one band member, and all benefit from a collaborative approach to songwriting. \"Sparking Clover,\" an Ethio-inspired psych and soul groover penned by tenor saxophonist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoyin Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, carries a poignant undertone inspired by personal loss, while psych rock leaning tracks like \"Apologies in Advance\" showcase the band's evolution and increasing professionalism in crafting a distinct sonic experience. 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The record earned support from outlets such BBC Radio 6 Music and FIP in France, and they were invited to record live sets for both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGilles Peterson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's Worldwide FM, and KEXP in Seattle. Since their debut, Şatellites have evolved from a studio project into a full-fledged touring band. Over time, the lineup has shifted, enabling the group to recreate their studio sound live. Their expanded lineup now includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTsuf Mishali\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on keys and synths, known for his work in proggy psych bands, and the animated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTal Eyal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on percussion. 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After two years of touring, this cohesive and reinvigorated lineup entered the studio with renewed purpose and closer musical bonds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eAylar\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Turkish for \"moons\" or \"months\") showcases more ambitious arrangements, extended compositions, intricate harmonies, and unexpected twists, reflecting the band's commitment to innovation and their passion for the original wave of Turkish psychedelic music. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKluger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's saz and Mishali's synths intertwine seamlessly, underpinned by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAriel Harrosh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's infectious basslines and Yaish's dramatic drumming, all culminating in Rotem's husky, emotive vocals. 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Having already captivated local audiences with their hypnotic, organic live performances, La Chooma -- now a six-piece ensemble -- have been steadily building an international following. Initial singles \"Magic Plant\" and \"Huachuma\" earned support from tastemakers including BBC Radio 6 Music's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeb Grant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Ravenscroft\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \"Magic Plant\" distills the band's signature blend of hypnotic grooves, lush percussion and woozy synths, like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJimi Tenor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lost in the Colombian Amazon. 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Kluger launched his solo project, Eje Eje, with the 2023 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFive Seasons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LP (BTR 073LP), playing the majority of instruments himself and refining his production chops. Kluger's blend of traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music with psych, funk, dub, and beat production, culminated in strong support from BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio 2, and Songlines. 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A tight, marshy groove from drummer Raz Man drives the rhythm, while a phased baglama riff leads, layered with swirling keys into a hazy, cymbal-driven bridge. \"The Bride\" is a collaboration between Eje Eje and rising flautist, percussionist and multi-instrumentalist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eElad Kimhi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Inspired by Lebanese weddings, the track blends tradition with dancefloor energy. Known for his work with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirqat El Nur Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharif\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, among others, Kimhi brings a deep understanding of Mediterranean music, from Andalusian to Moroccan and Turkish. 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