Voices in Contemporary Arabic and Diasporic Music

An evening of boundary-pushing sound and rhythm featuring three leading voices in contemporary Arabic and diasporic music: 3Phaz, Nadah El Shazly and Jameela Elfaki.

Cairo-based producer 3Phaz opens the night with his high-energy reinterpretation of Egyptian mahraganat/shaabi. His debut album Three Phase (100Copies, 2020) propelled him onto international stages, and his releases on Rinse, Boomkat, and Irsh continue to redefine Cairo’s electronic underground

Nadah El Shazly is an acclaimed Egyptian vocalist, composer, and producer whose work bridges experimental sound and classical Arabic traditions. Her debut album Ahwar (2017) marked her as one of the most original voices to emerge from Cairo’s vibrant underground scene, praised for its fearless blend of heritage and innovation. Known for her mesmerising live performances, El Shazly combines hypnotic vocals with layered electronic textures, live instrumentation, and improvisation. She has performed at leading festivals including Rewire, Roskilde, and Le Guess Who?. Her new album Laini Tani continues her exploration of voice, memory, and place — a deeply personal sonic world celebrating her hometown and the connections that bind us.

Jameela Elfaki closes the night drawing on her East Midlands roots and African heritage to craft sets bridging cultures and genres. From dub and jungle to soul and UK funky, her sound pulses with both legacy and contemporary edge.

Presented by Simsara Music in collaboration with Ibraaz. 

Doors open at 7.30pm with the performance starting at 8pm. There will be an intermission break.