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Meet Molotof, Egypt's visionary music producer and the pioneer behind the revolutionary "Molowave" sound. As one of the most influential figures in the Middle East's music scene, Molotof has crafted hits that resonate deeply across the region and beyond. Rooted in Egypt's rich musical heritage, Molotof's artistry blends tradition with innovation, creating a genre that challenges conventions and inspires a new wave of creativity.

Molowave is more than a sound—it’s a movement that celebrates originality and encourages everyone to find their unique voice. Born from the heart of Egypt, Molowave reflects the raw, authentic spirit of its roots while pushing the boundaries of modern music.

Now entering a transformative era, Molowave takes center stage, evolving with Molotof's commitment to exploring new sonic landscapes and fostering cultural exchange. With an increasing number of artists embracing this unique genre, Molotof continues to lead a cultural and sonic movement, shaping the sound of this generation and beyond.

Yasmine Hamdan first made waves in the music scene with the pioneering Beirut indie electronic duo Soapkills, which she co-founded with Zeid Hamdan in the late 1990s. 

Having moved to Paris in 2005, Yasmine collaborated with Madonna producer Mirwais for the Y.A.S. project, releasing the sleeky clubby Arabology album on Universal in 2009. Since then, she has earned international acclaim as a solo singer-songwriter and producer, elegantly entwining far-ranging elements, from pan-Arabic roots and pop and poetic lyrics, to electronica, soul and guitar melodies. Yasmine has collaborated with filmmakers such as Elia Suleiman, Jim Jarmusch, and has toured globally in support of her albums Ya Nass (2013) and Al Jamilat (2017). 

Her upcoming third album is scheduled for worldwide release in September 2025 on Crammed Discs/ [PIAS].

Photo : Ylias Nao

Hawas is an independent Egyptian band, formed in Cairo in 2014. Hawas presents alternative music that aims at exploring new musical dimensions through mixing different music genres. Hawas’ distinguished sound comes from progressive music mixed with the drama of melody and lyrics as a special mean of human expression. Hawas’ lyrics revolve around tales of humans; be it suffering, happiness, memories or journeys of self discovery.

Hawas self produced two EPs in 2015, “Hawas” and “Like Winter”. Hawas performed multiple live shows in and outside of Cairo, and also took part in important events such as the opening of Goethe Film Week, 2016.

Hawas was formed by five former members of “Maghna Khan” band and currently consists of eight musicians: @Mahmoud_Khateeb (Lead Vocal), Marwan Fawzi (Accordion), Amir Rasmy (Keyboards), @HishamAnas (Oud), Al-Moataz Bellah Moussa (Lead Guitar), Mahmoud Waly (Bass Guitar), Ahmed Tito (Drums) and Bouda Abu El Yazeed (Percussions).

Lyrics
Noor El Deen
Haitham Dabbour
Fahd Ibrahim
Mohamed Dawod
Ahmad Abd Elkhaliq

Resident Sound Engineer, Acoustic Logistics
Ahmad Kamar

Live Sound Engineer
Mahmoud Akram

Official Photographer
Mohamed Mosaad - Octopus Studio

Visual Identity
Fady Galal

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In the enchanting world of music, a radiant story unfolds across time. In 2019, Shkoon introduced their first masterpiece, 'Rima,' to the world. This marked the beginning of their celestial journey, a musical adventure that went beyond mere sounds and rhythms. Breaking free from the norm, they created unique singles and captivating EPs. Their emotional journey culminated in the live album 'FIRAQ,' released in 2022.

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