Egyptian-born, Montreal-based vocalist and composer Nadah El Shazly returns with Laini Tani, a bold and expansive experimental album released in 2025 on One Little Independent Records. Drawing from classical Egyptian music, industrial textures, and dream pop, El Shazly weaves together a richly layered soundscape that feels both ancient and strikingly contemporary. Supported by AFAC and the Canada Arts Council, this is a project that carries real artistic ambition behind every track.
Laini Tani is rooted in a deep reverence for Arabic poetic tradition, with El Shazly describing her mission as "getting the poetry and the music out of the tombs" — contrasting weighty, confessional lyrics with dance-driven rhythms in a way that has long defined Egyptian music. Her velvety voice moves fluidly across Arabic scales and maqam modes, creating moments that shift from lullaby-like tenderness to industrial intensity. The result is an innovative, meticulously crafted record that showcases one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary experimental music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: One Little Independent Records
- Genre: Electronic
- Release Date: 06/06/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Elnadaha
A2. Kaabi Aali
A3. Banit
A4. Eid
A5. Enti Fi Neama
B1. Dafaa Robaai
B2. Labkha
B3. Laini Tani
B4. Ghorzetein
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