Name: Saadia Jefferson
Brand: El Khat

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Catalogue number

BTR34LP

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

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Standard:20

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5024545876819

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

El Khat

Genre GB

Rest of World

Label GB

Batov Records

Batov Records is a British label that specializes in releasing music from the genres of Global Funk, World Beats, and Middle Eastern Grooves. With a passion for showcasing diverse and unique sounds, Batov Records has become an authoritative figure in the music industry.

With an impressive roster of talented artists, *Batov Records* continues to push boundaries and break barriers. Their dedication to promoting global fusion and cultural exchange is evident in each release. From funky beats to mesmerizing melodies, their music transports listeners on a captivating journey around the world.

Whether you're a fan of traditional Middle Eastern rhythms or enjoy exploring new musical horizons, *Batov Records* offers something for everyone. Discover the vibrant sounds of their artists and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of global music with Batov Records.

Saadia Jefferson is a glorious act of vandalism on Yemeni traditions led by inventor, carpenter, musician and composer Eyal El Wahab. Dismantling lyrics, melodies and compositions from Yemeni folk songs, El Khat delve into uncharted sonic territory updating Yemen’s ancient culture. Using an orchestra of instruments old and new, many repurposed from junk objects and turned into instruments that sound similar to traditional Arabic and North African lutes and percussion, Tel Aviv based El Khat have imagined an indelible stamp of polyphonic, harmony soaked, pan-Arabic braindance. Hover over the tracks and you can pick out certain influences such as Omar Souleyman and dabkefolk characterised by trance-inducing chants (Wahed Mozawej), the searing Ethiopique organ of Mulatu Astatke (Ala Jina Nuhayiykum), and the unashamedly sing-along choruses of Bowie or McCartney (Balagh Al Achbaab), but the over-arching concept within Saadia Jefferson is Eyal’s sense of identity, or lack of it, as a Yemeni Jew living in Tel Aviv.

Saadia Jefferson

Music GB