New Music Album - Made in the Emirates - Volume 1
Made in the Emirates – Volume 1 is a new album that was released on January 1 by Vinyl Souk featuring 9 independent musicians from the United Arab Emirates.
“…this compilation reflects the rich cultural tapestry and evolving musical landscape of the region, blending genres, traditions, and innovations to create a truly distinctive sound.”
The album features music by:
Abri
Adiga
Amal Waqar
Boom.Diwan
Bull Funk Zoo
NOON
Noush Like Sploosh
Shilpa Ananth
WYWY
The artwork for this album is by my brother Khalid Mezaina and as his older sister, I’m feeling very proud of him. It features his signature hand drawings of the small shops and cafeterias that can still be found in ‘old’ Dubai. A lovely homage to parts of the city that still remains despite the never-ending construction and changes happening here.
I’ve not had a chance to listen to all of the music on this album, but I hope there will be more and more volumes.