{"product_id":"shiran-bakal-electro-baghdad-اليكترو-بغداد-batov-records","title":"SHIRAN \u0026 BAKAL - Electro Baghdad - Electro Baghdad [Batov Records]","description":"\u003ciframe style=\"border: 0; width: 400px; height: 406px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1212439578\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shiran-music.bandcamp.com\/album\/electro-baghdad\"\u003eElectro Baghdad - اليكترو بغداد by SHIRAN \u0026amp; BAKAL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHIRAN and Bakal fuse traditional Iraqi songs and instrumentation with modern electronic music on the deeply personal collaborative album ‘Electro Baghdad’, for Batov Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Electro Baghdad’ expands on ideas explored on the duo’s self-released 2023 debut EP, ‘Electro Hafla’, and builds on SHIRAN’s solo work which garnered her a ‘Top of the World’ recognition from Songlines and widespread praise for her expressive vocals and dynamic reinterpretations of traditional Yemeni music, an influence tied to her maternal heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth born in Israel to half-Yemeni, half-Iraqi parents, SHIRAN and Bakal's music reflects their diverse heritage. Previously singing in Yemeni Arabic, she bridged generations by blending traditional melodies with contemporary sounds. Now, with ‘Electro Baghdad’, SHIRAN and Bakal pay homage to their Iraqi roots, recontextualizing traditional songs passed down through generations, using analog synthesizers, powerful basslines, and pulsating electronic grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout tracks is their transformation of the traditional Iraqi song “Ah Ya Layla Yumma”, turned into a celebratory anthem of “Electro Hafla” (Arabic party). The title, meaning “Oh my night, mother,” is a common phrase in Iraqi songs, often expressing deep emotional pain and a yearning for solace—an intensity mirrored in large family gatherings where these songs are traditionally performed. SHIRAN leads a chorus of female voices, traversing the highs and lows of love, heartbreak, and healing, only to repeat the cycle once more. Traditional Middle Eastern instrumentation, like the stringed qanun, ney flute, and dabke-style hand claps, intertwine with hard-hitting electronic basslines, uniting past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album’s opener, “Sghayiroun” (Little One), is a tender and poetic reflection on love, separation, and longing. It speaks of missing a younger loved one, “dearer to us than all our family,” with lyrics so poignant they declare: “I swear I will sew my eyes until they return.” This emotional weight is balanced by a hypnotic mid-tempo groove, driven by a pulsating bassline and adorned with saz-like synths, making it one of the album’s most hypnotic tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother high point, “Eshrab Kasak Wethanna” (Drink Your Cup and Be Happy), embraces joy despite the pain needed to reach it. The lyrics toast resilience: “Drink, my love. My family turned against me for you, and people told me to leave, but I stayed.” The song celebrates choosing happiness even when others don't understand your love, blending heartbreak and warmth in a deeply real way. Bakal’s electronic production builds an immersive world where lovers can dance through the night, oblivious to the judgment of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It’s a personal album for us, connecting past and present, tradition and future, but also something that can move people physically and emotionally,” say SHIRAN and Bakal. With Electro Baghdad, they breathe new life into the Iraqi musical legacy, preserving the emotional core of the original melodies, sung in Iraqi Arabic, while surrounding them with a modern, energetic, and dynamic sound meant for live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenampa Record Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47305676554403,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1239\/2867\/files\/image_45cb6e4e-e92d-4000-b66d-2a1454380be6.jpg?v=1770258422","url":"https:\/\/tenampa.mx\/en\/products\/shiran-bakal-electro-baghdad-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%83%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%88-%d8%a8%d8%ba%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%af-batov-records","provider":"Tenampa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}