Traditional Moroccan folk meets electronics in new Moulay Ahmed El Hassani 2xLP

Sounds from the Maghreb mountains.

The work of Moulay Ahmed El Hassani, a Moroccan musician who combines traditional folk sounds with psychedelic guitar, autotune and drum machines, will be released on a double LP compilation called Atlas Electronic, this November by Hive Mind Records.

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A multi-instrumentalist, El Hassani has released over 50 albums over the past 30 years, yet is practically unknown outside of his native Morocco. El Hassani is an Amazigh Berber from Morocco’s mid-Atlas region, and his music blends a variety of traditional Amazigh folk styles with contemporary music styles and instrumentation.

Listen to ‘Dnya Yakhlik (feat. Hind)’ below:

Atlas Electric will mark Hive Mind Records’ third release, having previously issued the debut album by the Brazilian artist Rodrigo Tavares and

Pre-order a copy of Atlas Electric here ahead of its 30th November release and check out the track list below.

Tracklist

Side A

2. Yak Ennas Mlklil Darou Labas

3. Lgaro Ya Ould Lhram

Side B

5. Ana Mazal Kanabghik

6. Dnya Yakhlik

Side C

8. Addabtini Mahantini

9. Mi Hanna Dada

Side D

11. Ya Lmmima Matabkich Hada Hali

12. Loukan Fik Lkhir