The much-loved alternative music festival is set return on April 5 in Dubai’s Burj Park Downtown. Here are just a few of the acts set to perform.
Mashrou’ Leila
The world-famous Lebanese indie band is known for its rousing anthems about freedom, race and modern Arab identity.Cairokee
Formed in 2003, Cairo-based Cairokee’s sound has evolved from one album to the next. The band currently consists of Amir Eid, Tamer Hashem, Sherif Hawary, Adam El-Alfy and Sherif Mostafa.Massar Egbari
Created in 2005, the band’s beats and signature style has deeply influenced and shaped the indie music scene in Egypt.47SOUL
The Electro Arabic Debke band was formed in Amman, Jordan, in 2013, but the members are now based in London. It is known for its use of analog synthesizers, hypnotic guitar melodies and powerful lyrics.El-Morabba3
Formed in 2009, the Jordanian-Palestinian band’s music can be described as both dark and euphoric due to their lilting melodies and intense lyrics.Redaround
The Dubai-based band started out performing at open mic nights in 2015 and went on to release their debut album, “Circus,” in January 2018. Their musical style is a mixture of rock, pop, Latin and Arabic sounds.
