The Egyptian music distributor and DJ, Ramy, who is famous as RAAM BAND, has established himself as a prominent name in Mizika events. He has decided to revive the musical heritage by presenting a traditional song in collaboration with the Egyptian folk artist, Hajazi Matekal.
RAAM BAND revealed his intention to compile some Egyptian traditional music by the world-renowned artist, El-Rees Matekal, by redistributing it with the vocals of Hajazi Matekal’s daughter. He mentioned that he had planned this idea with Hajazi since 2010, but it was put on hold due to the circumstances of the revolution. Now, he has decided to bring it back at this time and intends to shoot it as a music video. He also mentioned that this idea came to him after presenting a series of African traditional music, which he arranged in collaboration with several African bands during his journey through Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar, where he performed music concerts in North and East Africa in a previous period. He was also influenced by some concerts he collaborated on with the world-renowned Eastern jazz musician, Yahya Khalil, and the Ghanaian jazz musician, Ibu Tiller.
He explained that he started blending Eastern and African musical heritage with global music during his performances in Porto Ghaleb village in Marsa Alam. It became a fertile platform for hosting numerous stars from Egypt, the Arab world, Europe, and America, including Beyoncé, Nabil Shuail, Abdullah Al Rowaished, Haifa Wehbe, Myriam Fares, Nancy Ajram, Mohamed Mounir, Mohamed Hamaki, and Mohamed Fouad.
He added that this had a significant impact on encouraging him to pursue the idea of combining Egyptian and global heritage in a song with Hajazi Matekal, reflecting the Egyptian style and character.
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.