Bab L' Bluz, Tarek Yamani & Yacine Boulares at Habibi Fest 2023 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub

In this episode of the Quartertones podcast, presented in partnership with the Habibi Festival at Joe's Pub in NYC, we explore the rich tapestry of ancient and contemporary sounds from across the SWANA (South West Asia North Africa) region. This episode is the third in a six-night series, featuring dynamic performances and insightful discussions with prominent artists such as Bab L'Bluz's Yousra Mansour and Brice Bottin, along with Tarek Yamani and the Yacine Boulares Quartet.

Bab L'Bluz is a trailblazing Moroccan-French rock band founded by Yousra Mansour and Brice Bottin in Marrakesh in 2018. The band draws inspiration from Gnawa music, blues, Chaâbi, and Afrobeat, emerging from the Nayda movement that celebrates local culture and heritage with a fresh, modern twist.

Tarek Yamani, a Lebanese jazz pianist, composer, producer, and educator, delves into the symbiotic relationships between African-American jazz and Classical Arabic music, showcasing his innovative approach to cross-cultural music fusion.

Yacine Boulares, a French-Tunisian saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer based in New York, mixes North and West African rhythms with jazz to create a unique sound. Boulares is also the founder of the Shems Record label and the Habibi Festival, which aims to spotlight the vibrant music and culture of the SWANA region.

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& Yacine Boulares 👉   / yacineboulares  

Theme music: Peninsular, Tarek Yamani 🔊 https://spoti.fi/47I59ns

Hosted by:
Helena Reyad 👉   / helanareyad  

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