Resident Advisor’s Tom Faber meets Deena Abdelwahed, the Tunisian producer mixingtraditional Arabmusic to create her very own techno.
“Compared to most contemporary Tunisian music, Abdelwahed’s sound is defiantly experimental. Her abrasive techno and greyscale ambient pieces only appeal to a small group of listeners at home, but have earned her considerable acclaim in Europe. In March this year she released her debut EP, Klabb, on InFiné, with four tracks that folded the rhythms of footwork and traditional Arab music into confrontational techno. She has toured restlessly since its release, with highlights including a performance at Sónar and a set at the opening night of Berghain’s new space, Säule. Her harsh, claustrophobic sound echoes the challenges she’s faced to get this far, contending with political upheaval and discrimination in a bid to be heard.”
At Rewire 2018, Deena Abdelwahed performs alongside fellow Discwoman affiliates Umfang, Volvox and Ziúr. Listen to her latest release Klabb below and learn more about her show at next year’s festival at: Deena Abdelwahed.
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