Zar Electrik pays homage to tribal cultures, particularly through the incorporation of the ancient Zar ritual originating from Ethiopia and Egypt. This ritual serves as a conduit for healing, achieved through trance and connection with the spirit world. Zar Electrik transports us into their unique universe, where the reigning forces are trance and dance. Their music resonates within our beings; the electronic layers resembling mantras, and the voices akin to invocations. The overall experience mirrors a tribal rite, guiding us towards an altered state of consciousness. The music of Zar Electrik is best encountered on the dancefloor, facilitating a transformative and cathartic ritual trance.
Zar Electrik’s music knows no codes or borders. This is the meeting of three friends
from Marseilles: There’s Anass Zine, with his mesmerising North African-
influenced voice and a range of traditional instruments (gumbri, oud...), and
Arthur Péneau, with his deep voice, adding hybrid African influences thanks to his
kora, which he mystifies with electric effects.
The connection with Miosine (Didier Simione) is a real highlight. He is the
last member of the trio, adding his knowledge and mastery of machines,
synthesizers, and electronic music codes.
The result is simply spectacular. Their music is rich and vibrant, a transcending
journey between the Maghreb, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the West.
Zar Electrik already performed at renomated festivals , such as Sziget Festival (Budapest), Fiesta Des Suds (Marseille=, Mundial Montreal (Canada), Mama Paris, Cabaret Sauvage Paris.They are showcasing this year at Babel Med in Marseille
Awards and distinctions
2021: South Orizon Award winner - PACA Regional Award
2022:Laureate of the "Prix des Musiques d'Ici" - National Distinction
LINEUP:
Group Size: 3 Artists + 1 technician (at times 1 tour manager)
HAWA Lamastrock
// Jarring Effects Label - April 2023
Press quotes
"Electro to make the link between African, Andalusian and This is Zar Electrik, a
successful and very recent trio from Marseille." - La dépêche du Midi 01/22
- MixedWorldMusic.com, May 2015
"Zar is the Trance. It is also the name of the religious brotherhoods of Egypt and
of Ethiopia, which often use this almost hypnotic state. A first mixing, breeding
ground of Zar Electrik. There is also a formidable musical mix, marriage of oud
or kora with electro sounds, with influences Spanish, Oriental and African.”
- La dépêche du Midi 01/22
“Zar Electrik married sub-Saharan sounds to the rhythm of electro.” - Le Dauphiné Libéré 06/22
Captivating trances of African Electro
Zar Electrik pays homage to tribal cultures, particularly through the incorporation of the ancient Zar ritual originating from Ethiopia and Egypt. This ritual serves as a conduit for healing, achieved through trance and connection with the spirit world. Zar Electrik transports us into their unique universe, where the reigning forces are trance and dance. Their music resonates within our beings; the electronic layers resembling mantras, and the voices akin to invocations. The overall experience mirrors a tribal rite, guiding us towards an altered state of consciousness. The music of Zar Electrik is best encountered on the dancefloor, facilitating a transformative and cathartic ritual trance.
Zar Electrik’s music knows no codes or borders. This is the meeting of three friends from Marseilles: There’s Anass Zine, with his mesmerising North African- influenced voice and a range of traditional instruments (gumbri, oud...), and Arthur Péneau, with his deep voice, adding hybrid African influences thanks to his kora, which he mystifies with electric effects. The connection with Miosine (Didier Simione) is a real highlight. He is the last member of the trio, adding his knowledge and mastery of machines, synthesizers, and electronic music codes.
The result is simply spectacular. Their music is rich and vibrant, a transcending journey between the Maghreb, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the West.
Zar Electrik already performed at renomated festivals , such as Sziget Festival (Budapest), Fiesta Des Suds (Marseille=, Mundial Montreal (Canada), Mama Paris, Cabaret Sauvage Paris.They are showcasing this year at Babel Med in Marseille
Awards and distinctions- 2021: South Orizon Award winner - PACA Regional Award
- 2022:Laureate of the "Prix des Musiques d'Ici" - National Distinction
LINEUP:
Group Size: 3 Artists + 1 technician (at times 1 tour manager)Sound engineer: