Charif Megarbane - Hawalat

Charif Megarbane - HawalatSet adrift on Charif Megarbane's sonic voyage with Hawalat, an album as restless and dynamic as the global cultural exchanges it celebrates. Charting a course through the 2020s, Hawalat stands as a daring exploration of diaspora, exile, and artistic migration. Megarbane takes the concept of hawala an ancient informal money transfer system and spins it into a web of artistic exchange. This black vinyl treasure is a passport to multiple worlds,

Set adrift on Charif Megarbane's sonic voyage with Hawalat, an album as restless and dynamic as the global cultural exchanges it celebrates.

Charting a course through the 2020s, Hawalat stands as a daring exploration of diaspora, exile, and artistic migration. Megarbane takes the concept of hawala - an ancient informal money transfer system - and spins it into a web of artistic exchange. This black vinyl treasure is a passport to multiple worlds, featuring collaborations that stretch from the jazz-infused stylings of London’s Sahra Gure to the vivacious orchestrations of Swedish composer Sven Wunder.

Embark on a journey with tracks like Hanadi, an opening act that blends Somali grooves with euphoric saxophone flights, swirling into an atmospheric dance of sounds. On Al Dollarji and Al Bahriye, Megarbane's Mediterranean roots shine, crafting a sun-soaked, lilting backdrop to this sonic tapestry. Helia, with the Stockholm Studio Orchestra, captures cinematic flair, while Jana sees Megarbane’s guitar echo the melodic eloquence of Malian kora, an homage to the late Toumani Diabaté.

Hawalat is a testament to Charif Megarbane's mastery as a global musical raconteur, fusing tradition and innovation in a single, sublime collector's piece. It's a journey into the heart of contemporary music, an invitation to travel without moving.