Arabian Panther tells the story of a lone warrior on a journey for peace and justice. His sound evolves from the rallying cries of a warrior’s anthem to the pulse of a club banger, rich with Arabic scales and Middle Eastern instrumentation, capturing the spirit of celebration (hafla). His DJ sets and productions showcase his artistic versatility, blending cultural heritage with contemporary beats. Performing shrouded in a black keffiyeh, he steps back from the limelight, bringing focus to the persona he’s crafted—a symbol of solidarity with the Palestinian cause and a tribute to his roots as a French-born child of the Lebanese diaspora.

« The story of French/Lebanese culture-masher and his Arabian warrior alter ego is one of rebellion against prejudice and ignorance. One of the few artists signed to the first-ever Palestinian techno label, Harara (the Arabic word for ‘passion’ or ‘heat’), the Toulouse-based freedom-through-sound activist is about to make some waves with his debut solo effort for Lyon’s « Blue Night Jungle ».

Lifted from the aptly-named Heart Filled With Sand’‘ EP, the opening track ‘Sidon’s Legacy’ sounds exactly like Tolouse Low Trax and Muslimgauze jamming together around a caravan bonfire. Swords swinging as sufi dancers spin in symbiotic motion, Arabian Panther graces us with a total ripper of a syncopated tune, primed for late-night action and bound to reunite people, from the Salon des Amateurs’ habitués to the deprived children of Gazah, in one generously massive sweep. »

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