Ara Kekedjian - Bourj Hammoud Groove

Ara Kekedjian - Bourj Hammoud GrooveStep into the vibrant soundscape of Ara Kekedjian with the reissue compilation BOURJ HAMMOUD GROOVE, a delightful homage to one of Beirut's musical pioneers. This 12" vinyl celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of Bourj Hammoud, a neighborhood famed for its lively Armenian community and its role as a cradle for the Estradayin pop sound that has enchanted listeners for decades. Kekedjians genius lies in his unique fusion of disco, synth pop, and

joyous dose of Chicago slide blues that has influenced everyone from George Thorogood to Gov't Mule to Jon Spencer

His "Olympia Orchestra"

occasionally striking reflective poses amid orchestral swells and multi-layered atmospherics

a runaway rockabilly tent show without a single drop of rain on the horizon

crafted the idea for the project in 2020 while off the road due to tour cancellations

2020 archive collection

this release is a must-have for fans and collectors alike

Created in mentor Paul Epworth's own studio it is undoubtedly among the year's most striking debuts

I've never been one to be put into a box

this edition adds a collector friendly sheen to a work that thrives on atmosphere

Embrace the celebration of love

A cult classic in the Drain Gang universe