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Hijaz is the multicultural group that combines Eastern melodies with improvised jazz. Their music is based on the dialogue between oud and piano. More than ten years already, the band is weaving an intriguing web of Mediterranean warmth, polyrhythmic structures and musical virtuosity.

On Friday the 31st of March they release ‘Drunken Greek’, the second single of their upcoming album ‘Hijaz + Strings’. For this album the band aligned with a cello and two violins, arranged for strings by bass player Ben Faes. In ‘Drunken Greek’, pianist Niko Deman with Greek roots walks drunkenly through the Athens of his youth. A rousing crossover between a Balkan and klezmer melody.

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16 maart te bewonderen in Minard tijdens Soirée Negociée #3. In het bijzondere gezelschap van rijzende ster Nino de los Reyes  , één van de stevigste performers in hedendaagse flamenco, Tomas De Smet, Lionel Beuvens en Stijn Kuppens.

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‘Tideland‘, the first single of the upcoming album ‘Hijaz + Strings” to be released in April 2023.

Hijaz is a multicultural ensemble that combines Eastern melodies with improvised jazz. Their music is based on the dialogue between oud and piano. ‘Hijaz’ refers to the Arabic musical scale but also holds a clear reference to jazz. More than ten years already, the band is weaving an intriguing web of Mediterranean warmth, polyrhythmic structures and musical virtuosity. In a tight formation of fore core musicians, Hijaz captures the magic of the moment during their concerts. For this album the band aligned with a cello and two violins and arranged for strings by bass player Ben Faes. 

“Hijaz is without a doubt one of the best kept secrets of the Belgian world music scene.” – Jazz in Belgium

“This is essentially a jazz album, but one with a difference since the Arabic music scales, the instrumentation and the influence of Greek Rembetika are so infused into the album that you can almost smell the aroma of Eastern spices floating out of the studio.” – Worldmusic.co.uk

“‘Dunes’ is een zeer veelbelovend klein meesterwerkje, dat na herhaald luisteren steeds meer van zijn schoonheid prijsgeeft.” – Moors Magazine

“De muziek vervoert je zo naar een rustige patio in een Mediterraanse stad, op een steenworp afstand van de drukke Medina.” – JazzLab

The word is out, ‘Sirto’ is born. Prepare for swirling Middle Eastern tunes and breathtaking jazz improvisations. Discover this debut album of Jiraan now on all platforms!

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Proud to present ‘Samai Mélancolique’ as our last drop of the year! Shalan Alahmwy’s collective – Jiraan – creates a breathtaking microcosm of Middle Eastern, jazz and Balkan music. Prepare for a global sound that effortlessly transcends established notions of style and convention. Enjoy

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Belgian dub-jazz outfit Kosmo Sound release their sophomore album: ‘Fruit of the Void’. Prepare yourself for a wonderfully fresh sound that is indebted to dub, yet offers a fresh take on the genre. With an infectious love for deep basslines, meditative sounds and dense grooves they proudly display their jazz influence through a sense of experiment and rhythm.