Name: Istehlal
Brand: Mohamad Zatari Trio

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ZEHRA007

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-01-27

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Kudos

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5050580794801

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1 / Black / LP

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Mohamad Zatari Trio

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Rest of World

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Zehra

Zehra is a Berlin based record label specializing in ethnic sounds. Founded by Serkan Sanli and Thomas Herbst, Zehra aims to bring unique and diverse music from around the world to a global audience. With a focus on promoting talented artists and performers, Zehra showcases the beauty and richness of different cultures through its carefully curated releases.

At Zehra, we believe that music has the power to transcend boundaries and connect people from all walks of life. Our label is dedicated to discovering hidden gems and supporting emerging artists who are pushing the boundaries of traditional genres. From mesmerizing Middle Eastern melodies to captivating African rhythms, each release on Zehra tells a story that resonates with listeners on a deep level.

With an extensive catalog spanning various genres including world music, folk, jazz, and experimental sounds, Zehra offers a diverse range of musical experiences for every taste. Whether you're looking for soul-stirring vocals or intricate instrumental compositions, our label guarantees an immersive journey into the heart of different cultures.

ZEHRA is proud to present the debut album ISTEHLAL by the MOHAMAD ZATARI TRIO, consisting of musicians from Syria, Iran &amp; India. The trio merges traditional Middle Eastern sounds with contemporary vibes incl. interpretations of Hossein Alizadeh &amp; Riad Al-Sunbati classics.

In a contemporary globalised world where music has lost its borders and is fighting a constant – yet particular – stream of Western commodification, the Mohamad Zatari Trio stands out as an original cultural artefact, aiming at transcending the boundaries between different music worlds.

Founded in 2019 the ensemble had its first public appearance in 2020 at the Outernational Virtual Festival. Comprising the performers Sara Eslami (Iran) on tar, Avadhut Kasinadhuni (India / Romania) on tabla and Mohamad Zatari (Syria) on oud.

Their debut ISTEHLAL plunges into its own aesthetics, politics and sound intricacies and represents the combined efforts of three musicians hailing from different, yet deeply rooted cultures. Over the course of eleven songs, the album transcends stylistic, ideologic and

geographic boundaries and reflects on the human condition in an interconnected and interrelated technological world. The repertoire includes not only original compositions in different stylistics but also rearranged traditional pieces by influential composers Riad Al Sunbati (Egypt) and Hossein Alizadeh (Iran).

The Mohamad Zatari Trio introduces itself as a strong new voice within a new generation of young musicians that carry the musical heritage of great masters like Ravi Shankar, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan or Zakir Hussain with a fresh and contemporary approach.

Istehlal

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