Ramy revives Egyptian and African folklore with a touch of Haggazi in America.

The Egyptian DJ and musician Ramy, known as Raam Band, is reviving musical heritage through a collaborative performance with Egyptian folk artist Haggazi Matekal in the United States.

Raam Band reveals their intention to take some of the traditional Egyptian music of the legendary artist El-Rayes Matekal and reinterpret it with the vocals of Haggazi Matekal’s daughter. They explain that they discussed this idea with Haggazi since 2010, but it was put on hold due to the circumstances of the revolution. Now, they have decided to revisit it, with the condition that it is produced as a music video. Raam Band mentions that the idea resurfaced after they presented a collection of traditional African heritage music, collaborating with various local African bands in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar during their trip to Africa. They also performed some musical concerts in North and East Africa.

They were influenced by their collaborations with Eastern jazz musicians, such as the renowned jazz player Yahya Khalil and the globally acclaimed African jazz musician Ebo Taylor from Ghana.

Raam Band explains that they started merging Eastern and African musical heritage with global music during their performances in Porto Ghaleb Village in Marsa Alam. The village served as a platform for showcasing music from Egypt, the Arab world, and a fertile window for many international stars from Europe and America, including Beyoncé, Nabil, Shail, Abdullah Al Rowaishid, Haifa Wehbe, Myriam Fares, Nancy Ajram, Mohamed Mounir, Mohamed Hamaki, and Mohamed Fouad.

This experience had a significant impact on encouraging Raam Band to weave their Egyptian and global heritage together with Haggazi Matekal in a song that embodies the spirit and character of Egypt.

RAAM BAND

RAAM, also known as “The Sound of Africa,” is a multi-cultural fusion musician whose music is a perfect blend of deep underground house, tech music, and traditional sounds such as Oriental strings and African vocals, and percussion. His music bursts out of the speakers, immersing everyone in a melody and drenching them in sound, making it the perfect club mix.

RAAM’s ability to bring people together through the power of music is a true gift, and his fans continue to be inspired by his incredible musical journey. He remains humble and grounded, always striving to push himself creatively and evolve as an artist.

RAAM has dedicated his life to creating unforgettable musical experiences for his fans, constantly exploring new sounds and blending diverse cultural influences into his music. He keeps the streets hot with his regular mixtapes, which include songs that are not often heard, as well as tracks that are perfect for the clubs.

RAAM’s love for music began in his hometown of Alexandria, Egypt, where he started as a guest DJ around clubs, schools, and universities events since 1999 at the very young age of 13 years old kid getting to the stage. in 2003 He left home at age of 16 to pursue his passion by starting his professional career as a DJ. Landing in the Red Sea area, where several hotels and resorts accommodated DJs to perform as resident DJs on a daily bases, he honed his skills, experimented with different sounds, and built a following of fans from all over the world. This opportunity allowed him to learn more about the tourist culture and mix his music in a multicultural way, drawing people to his unique blend of traditional cultural music and modern house beats as an opening of his gigs.

RAAM’s talent and dedication to his craft quickly gained him recognition, and he found himself playing at some of the biggest concerts and events across the country. Regardless of the circumstances, RAAM always delivers an awesome set that ignites the vibe of the party, and his musical diversity and willingness to experiment make him one of the most sought-after DJs in the industry.

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