AMMAR 808 - Maghreb United

Score: 8.1 

The debut album from this mysterious Tunisian artist is a clash of retrofuturism and arab-electronic songs that come together to form something galactical, glacial and effervescent at the same time. Propelled by several artists from countries such as Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia itself, the producer melts countless details into the folky chants and wry melodies, and the results show pieces that are as timeless as ancient and in-the-moment. Maghreb United is one of those records that remind you that music, as a form of art, is nothing more than proofs we humans try to express in order to transcend space and time. With this album, humanity is left with another great testimony of our rich, diverse legacy.

Tracks I like the most: Degdega, Ain essouda, El bidha wessamra, Layli

Tracks I like the least: Ichki lel bey

Artist: AMMAR 808

Country: Tunisia

Album: Maghreb United

Released: 15/06/2018

Genres: Electronic, Experimental, Sha'abi, Mahraganat, Gnawa, Pop Raï

Length: 36:27