Global Music Movement: Megatronic with Zahed Sultan
14.01.21Tune in for WW Dubai / Global Music Movement. Our host Megatronic is a cultural producer, DJ and a music enthusiast specialising in conversations and musical trends from around the world.
Each month, her show Global Music Movement invites special guests from the MENA region and the diasporas to have insightful conversations about the reimagining of musical heritage to reflect what’s happening in the region.
With this in mind, her third show takes us on a journey with Zahed Sultan is an award-winning multimedia artist, culture producer, and social entrepreneur of Kuwaiti-Indian heritage based in London.
Zahed’s music has been licensed for television and film and he is influenced by reimagining tradition to craft a sound of his own. Zahed believes strongly in collaboration and has worked with emerging and recognised artists; he is particularly well-known for his live audio-visual-dance performances which he has performed internationally. Zahed is the founder of COMMUN – a combined arts co. which is centered around community building using mediums such as digital arts, music, film, and performance and en.v, an organisation which mobilizes and connects change-makers to effectively and collaboratively address community challenges in the Middle East.
Listen now TracklistZahed Sultan Selection
Zahed Sultan – Layl
Arabian Alien Fit. Tamtam – Romantic encounter
Felukah – Time
Kavya – Underscore
Hadi Zeidan – Sketches – Ballad Theories
Disco Puppet – OK
Desertfish – Renegade
Intibint – In my dreams
Megatronic’s Mix
Asela – Fahed Al Kubaisi
Samer Doument – Saro Sneen
Karrouhat – Nefsi Aghaneelik
Bombino – Her Tenere
Maktoube – Aziz Sahmaoui
Bombino – Tenere (The Desert, My Home)
Muqataa feat. Mehdi Haddab, Walaa Sbait
Rokia Traore – Laidu
Mashrou Lelia – Roman
Shashkin – Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Lama Bada Yatasana – Mohammed Saleh Abd Al Sahed Leo
Magic system – 1er Gaou
Boozoo Bajou – YMA (afterlife remix)
Zahed Sultan – Mama Bamba
Tinariwen – Chaghaybou