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    Ayam El Disco: Egyptian Disco, Boogie & Jeel Cassettes 1978-92Various Artists

    Wewantsounds
      • – Firkit Americana Show - Seeb Alby
      • – Al Massrieen - Afifa El Hawa
      • – Firkit Hany Shenoda - Lounga
      • – Mostafa El Sakka - Rezq El Ein
      • – Hamid El Shaeri - Ouda
      • – Firkit El Pharana - Ya Habiby
      • – Omar Fathy - Beteghdaby
      • – Ammar El Sherei - Souq
      • – Medhat Saleh - El Milionerat
      • – Aida El Ayoubi - Asfour
      • – Ahmed Adaweya - Little Up
      • 1. Firkit Americana Show - Seeb Alby
      • 2. Al Massrieen - Afifa El Hawa
      • 3. Firkit Hany Shenoda - Lounga
      • 4. Mostafa El Sakka - Rezq El Ein
      • 5. Hamid El Shaeri - Ouda
      • 6. Firkit El Pharana - Ya Habiby
      • 7. Omar Fathy - Beteghdaby
      • 8. Ammar El Sherei - Souq
      • 9. Medhat Saleh - El Milionerat
      • 10. Aida El Ayoubi - Asfour
      • 11. Ahmed Adaweya - Little Up

      Wewantsounds is delighted to release Ayam El Disco, a new selection of Egyptian 1980s disco and boogie cassette tracks curated by Egyptian DJ Disco Arabesquo, following his highly acclaimed Sharayet El Disco. Most tracks make their vinyl debut in this set. A journey through the funky sounds of 1980s Egypt, Ayam El Disco (“Disco Days”) features Ammar El Sherei, Al Massrieen, and other underground artists from Cairo’s vibrant cassette culture. The audio has been remastered for vinyl by David Hachour at Colorsound Studio in Paris, and the LP features artwork by Egyptian graphic designer Heba Tarek, along with a 2-page insert showcasing the original cassette artwork and insightful liner notes by Moataz Rageb.

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