Saadia Jefferson is a glorious act of vandalism on Yemeni traditions led by inventor, carpenter, musician and composer Eyal El Wahab.
Dismantling lyrics, melodies and compositions from Yemeni folk songs, El Khat delve into uncharted sonic territory updating Yemen’s ancient culture. Using an orchestra of instruments old and new, many repurposed from junk […]
New 7inch vinyl is ready for Pre-Orders! Ya Raiyat’ is the product of a traditional Yemeni folk song, dismantled and reformed by El Khat and Yemeni inventor, carpenter and music producer Eyal El Wahab.
Recorded in Eyal’s backstreet studio in Tel Aviv filled with mics, speakers and a lot of junk much of which has been repurposed and turned into instruments […]
‘Ya Raiyat’ is the product of a traditional Yemeni folk song, dismantled and reformed by El Khat and Yemeni inventor, carpenter and music producer Eyal El Wahab.
Recorded in Eyal’s backstreet studio in Tel Aviv filled with mics, speakers and a lot of junk much of which has been repurposed and turned into instruments […]
The latest addition to the ever-growing Batov Records roster is the incredible Sababa 5 . Their debut release Crossroad of Love feat. Yurika, is now available to pre-order on 7″ vinyl!
Sababa 5 was formed by a group of musicians known for their work for some of Tel Aviv’s top artists/vocalists, such as Gili Yalo, Ester Rada and Liraz Charhi. The band […]
Sababa 5′ was formed by a group of musicians known for their work for some of Tel Aviv’s top artists/vocalists, such as Gili Yalo, Ester Rada and Liraz Charhi, as well as with famous groups like Hoodna Orchestra, Tigris and Kutiman Orchestra.
With members’ influences that range from wrecking crew recordings from the 60’s, […]
Hello! We have a busy (and rather exciting) few weeks coming up! Three great new releases will be landing in October & November.
First up, Sandman Project with their debut release Royal Family – it’s a blinder. Unifying the psychedelic from West African rock with slinky Ethiopian jazz, emboldened with an improvisational vibration.
When the Middle East meets a TR 808 […]
It’s here! Batov Records veterans Gypsy Hill are back with a new collaboration album – ‘Producing‘.
The album features the exceptional talents of Koby Israelite, Simo Lagnawi, Swingrowers, The Turbans, Hallouminati, Alejandro Toledo and DIN (Drowned.in.Noise), and is due for release on 9th November 2018. You can download/stream from all the usual places, but for the aficionados out there […]
Over the course of our travels at Batov Records we’ve uncovered a few jems, and this one is right up there. When the Middle East meets a TR 808 you get the sound of Zehere by S H I R A N. The track features on the forthcoming self-titled release, along with remixes by the awesome Obas […]
