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Khalas band members compose original sounding music inspired by the classical Arabic repertoire ruthlessly embedded with Rock and
Metal arrangements.
Stemming from the emerging Arabic and Oriental music scene in the Middle East, Khalas combines sensual Arabic beats and lyrics with
aggressive metal riffs. The band members are Palestinians who were bred on various musical moods; from AC/DC, System of a down,
Black Sabbath and other to Arabic classics like Mohammed Abdel-Wahab, Umm Kulthoum,
Asmahan, and more Arab stars from the Arab world. 
Or you just can call it "SYSTEM OF A DOWN FOR BELLY-DANCERS" :)

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Cairokee first started by the name “The Black Star “performing their favorite covers in both English & Arabic at various gigs around the country. It wasn’t until later till they decided on the name “Cairokee”; inspired by both the words Cairo and karaoke, and mixing up the two words, meaning the band is singing along with Cairo. The band was later officially formed in 2003, and is currently consisting of Amir Eid (vocals & rhythm guitar), Tamer Hashem (drums), Sherif Hawary (Lead guitar), Adam El-Alfy (bass guitar) and Sherif Mostafa (Keyboard). Cairokee’s sound evolved tremendously from one album to the next, reflecting their goals and continuous ambition to sing along with Cairo, which is a fast paced and ever evolving City. 

The idea of writing their lyrics, playing music and performing live for local and global audiences (all before the age of 30) was a dream come true for all the band members who have always been childhood friends. Their first major hit was “Sout El Horeya” which has over millions of views on YouTube and was ranked a world record as one of the most watched videos in the shortest period of time. Soon after their success, came “Matloob Zaeem, “Ethbat Makanak” and more hits followed.In a digitally ruled world, Cairokee have always managed to come on top with massive smash hits such as “Yal Midan” featuring Aida ElAyoubi, pushing the song to the number one most video in the history of Facebook and eventually lead the album “Matloob Zaeem” to top the Egyptian charts for months. Their second album “Wana Maa Nafsy Aaed” followed in the big steps on “Matloob Zaeem” back in 2012, in addition to single mega hits such as “Ehna El Shaab” written by the legendary Abd El Rahman El Abnoudy. In 2014, Cairokee released “ El Sekka Shemal”, carving a new benchmark in their long road of success featuring collaborations with Souad Massi and the legendary Ahmed Fouad Negm.

Born in San Francisco, ca a Palestinian American artist much inspired by the times of today, lyrics drivin by life experience and deep rooted love and passion for music. Sound inspired by soul,hip hip, rock, reggae roots and beats all over the spectrum ranging from organic sounds to computerized reason kits. Officially unsigned and dont mind.

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