Name: Elephantine
Brand: Maurice Louca

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CDNS111

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-02-01

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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0689770738278

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Maurice Louca

Genre GB

Jazz

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Northern Spy

Maurice Louca is an Egyptian composer and performer of experimental music. His unique sound blends traditional Arabic music with electronic elements, creating a captivating and innovative musical experience.

With influences ranging from jazz to psychedelic rock, Louca's compositions are known for their intricate melodies and hypnotic rhythms. He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Ben LaMar Gay, The Dwarfs of East Agouza, and Hello Psychaleppo, pushing the boundaries of genre and defying expectations.

Louca's performances are a mesmerizing fusion of live instrumentation and electronic manipulation. His mastery of both acoustic and digital instruments allows him to create rich sonic landscapes that transport audiences to new realms.

Northern Spy is a Brooklyn-based independent record label formed by former staff of the legendary ESP-Disk’ imprint. As an artist-run label, Northern Spy shines the light on musicians who are tenacious, forward-thinking and making devil-be-damned fine music, while finding substance in the disparate worlds of free improvisation and popular music.

On Elephantine, his new album, Cairo-based Maurice Louca guides a 12-piece ensemble through a masterwork that might best be described as panoramic. Elements of free improvisation, Sun Ra’s cosmic jazz, gorgeous Arabic melody, trancelike African and Yemeni music and minimalism meet in his wholly unique compositional vision. Louca also makes vital contributions on guitar and piano, and inspires stirring performances from a global lineup.

Elephantine

Music GB