The 260th edition of our Select series features some old-school broody house vibes from Cairo-based DJ Hisham Zahran. 

Arguably one of Egypt’s most renowned and well traveled dance music acts, Hisham Zahran is known for his innovative and impeccably curated house and minimal sound. Since 2006 Zahran has regularly played in Europe, Asia, North and South America and has had residency stints with Egypt’s Nacelle and New York’s Bespoke Music. As a producer Zahran has released on respected international labels such as Mood Music, Audio Tonic, and Brown Eyed Boy and is notably part of the A&R team at electronic label Anjunadeep.
For Select 260 Zahran delves into the darker side of his record collection, a moodier fit to what we’ve usually come accustomed to in his sets, mixing in a selection inspired by 90s and 00s house featuring tracks from the likes of Housey Doingz, SPCE, Mataemon and Inner Lakes.

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Select 260: Hisham Zahran

Drawing inspiration from her Algerian & Egyptian heritage and the many cultures that surrounded her in her hometown of NYC, Amira cultivates a unique musical experience that brings together a variety of sounds from around the world, reflecting the talent and beauty that exist across all different cultures. She enjoys giving the audience a taste of the different flavors she finds herself indulging in such as the exotic vibes of Africa to the Mediterranean, the groovy rhythm and beats of South America to the Caribbean, and the booty-shaking, urban flair of NYC - with a sprinkle of sazón. 

Beyond her worldly, high-energy vibes, Amira has also revealed a darker, more introspective side to her. In the right environments, her sound can be described as a fusion of dark, new-wave, acid and post-punk influences that blend melancholic melodies with sexy, sultry vocals - exemplifying that the two emotions can co-exist in harmony. 

Amira's had the honor of sharing the stage with legendary artists like Derrick Carter, Traumer, Gene Farris, Yuksek, Sabo & Crazy P, and has played at events such as Lightning In A Bottle Festival, CRSSD, Same Same But Different, Music is 4 Lovers and San Diego Pride.

Her commitment to spreading love across communities and fostering unity & connection through all realms of music has, and continues to be, her guiding force.

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“I'll straight up listen to the Pet Shop Boys on a back street and the Backstreet Boys in a pet shop, I really don't give a shit anymore.”

2005 listening to House music  -> then trance in the golden era  ->since 2013 deep house is passion
Deep house by all its sub genre [melodic ,progressive, acid ,Afro ,latin ,tribal, tropical ] 
Anjunadeep family since third edition

Select 260: Hisham Zahran

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