Aroma - Huli (Mèraque remix)

Folklore is one of the fundamentals that defines us as human beings. Therefore, @meraque is intrigued by bringing traditional musical elements from different cultures together.

During a trip, they came across the track “Hûli”, composed by Aroma (IND). Inspired by the eponymous, indigenous tribe of Papua New Guinea, he created tribal hypnotic grooves and tropical style soundscapes.

Mèraque flavored their remix with lyrical melodies of clarinet and saxophone. Simultaneously, the oud hovers around in oriental pentatonic patterns. Driving rhythms of the darbuka make the exotic danceable vibe complete.

The track is part of the album Tropical Bangers IV, released in March 2021, by Ohxalá Records, Portugal.

Music:
Clarinet/ Saxophone/ Production: Martin Grozdanoski
Percussion/ Production: Jorick Bronius
Oud: Ashraf Hanouti
Original mix: Aroma (IND)

Engineering
Mix-down: Noraj Cue
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4th edition of our acclaimed series Tropical Bangers.
Amazing tunes from all over the world featuring Gingaí, Magupi, Erhan Yilmaz, To Ricciardi, Dope(PT), Mondocane, Fletcher Monsoon, Rossalto, SLVN, Olik, Centaurus A, F- Plur, Juan Magaña, Aroma, Mèraque, Cano Guru, Vinzoo, M.Age.Project, Dj Puk, R.B.L.O.,Sugark, Adari, Amatan and Huehue.
Curated by Ohxala.
Artwork: OZERARV
Mastered at Ohxala Records Studio
ORVA04

Tropical Bangers Vol. IV

Hûli (Mèraque Remix)

Aroma - Hûli (Mèraque Remix)

Mèraque was born from passion and curiosity. 

A passion for the Balkans, and a curiosity for what might happen when you mix these sounds with influences from Latin America and the Middle-East. 

Allow your body to fly on their energetic percussion, lively electronics, classic oud and the melancholic accents of clarinet. 

These elements merge into enchanting live sets full of improvisation, where the souls of the inevitably dancing audience and musicians connect.  

More info: bookings@meraque.space

2022:
6th of March: Pllek Amsterdam
10th of April: Pllek Amsterdam
5th of June: Amsterdam Open Air Festival 
11th of June: Maanfeest Ruigoord
12th of June: Pllek
9th of July: Wildeburg Festival
25th of July: Pllek
11th of August: Landjuweel festival
19th of August: Noorderlicht 
16th of September: Concertgebouw
29th of September: De Lievelinge

2021:
22th of May: Kamiwaza Festival (F)
12th of June: Kallumaan (NL)
10th of July: Chateau Perche (F)
5th of August: Artist in residence Lievelinge (NL)
14th of August: Ware Nacht Festival (NL)
20th of August: Landjuweel (NL)

2020:
2th of may: Quarantine Radio: House of Chi spring party
15th of june: TivoliVredenburg Utrecht
16th of june: TivoliVredenburg Utrecht
11th of july: Radion Amsterdam
31th of july: Tijdloos (unplugged)
14th of August: Chateau Perche (France)
5th of September: Bajes Beach Club Amsterdam

2019
Mandala festival, Georgies Wundergarten, Into the Woods, Kunstenaarsbal, Enter the Church, Wildeburg.