Nadah El Shazly - Laini Tani [CD]

Format: CD 
Catalogue No.: TPLP1964CD
Barcode: 5016958107345
Release Date: 06 Jun 2025
Genre: International

 Nadah El Shazly, the Egyptian-born, Montreal-based producer, vocalist, composer and actor, announces her highly anticipated second album, ‘Laini Tani’, set for release on new (to her) label, One Little Independent Records.
 Renowned for her blending of experimental sounds with traditional Arabic influences and improvisational styles, Nadah El Shazly has garnered international acclaim for her genre-defying artistry, mesmerising vocals and avant-garde arrangements.
 “A perfect, soaring amalgamation of traditional Egyptian song with experimental takes on performance and instrumentation” - The Quietus
 “Spanning contemporary Arab music, psychedelic folk, rock and experimental electronics, they’ve created their own bizarre fictional world” - The Wire
 “A pillar of the Egyptian underground music scene” - COLORS
 ‘Laini Tani’ conveys a heady, exhilarating rush of excess, evoking a sultry haze of balmy nights that stretch effortlessly into dawn while clubs continue unphased. Each track serves as a vignette, capturing fleeting yet vivid moments of introspection, defiance, or unrestrained euphoria.
 Through intricate wordplay, layered metaphors and personal symbols, El Shazly crafts an aural and lyrical tapestry vibrant with meaning, where every note and phrase hints at a more intimate narrative.
 The album is one of contrasts - between indulgence and contemplation, spontaneity and observation - inviting the listener to lose themselves in its enchanting rhythms while deciphering the deeper truths woven into its fabric.
 The soundscape of the album is a rich balance that forges a dynamic interplay between classical Egyptian improvisation, voice manipulation and electronic beats. Nadah teams up with 3Phaz as co-producer, and her long-term collaborator Sarah Pagé on harp and electronics. It captures not only the chaos and beauty of urban life but also the private battles and triumphs within it that define the human experience. Together, the tracks create a compelling portrait of an artist unafraid to embrace vulnerability and honour the power of music as a salve for the soul, as well as one immersed in a creative community that encourages this.
 Available to independent retailers on Transparent Yellow coloured vinyl.
 Press - Previous support from The Quietus, The Wire (cover), Louder Than War, COLORS.
 Radio - BBC Radio 3, BBC 6 Music.

Tracklisting
Elnadaha
Kaabi Aali
Banit
Eid
Enti Fi Neama
Dafaa Robaai
Labkha
Laini Tani
Ghorzetein