Electric Sufi – Breathe In Love (CPR, 2023)
Electric Sufi have released their debut digital album Breathe In Love, which features a masterfully crafted, entrancing mix of world music, electronica, and traditional elements. The album draws inspiration from Sufi Muslim, Christian, and Humanist ideologies, aiming to promote engagement with climate change issues while uniting various musical traditions.
The songs on the album are based on the Sufi music tradition, where existing words, phrases, poems, and songs are reworked. These texts come from ancient roots and both ancient and more recent sources, such as Urdu poetry and the mesmerizing works of the 13th Century Sufi mystic Rumi in Persian. Some ancient Christian sources are also incorporated into the album.
Electric Sufi is a world music collective based in Manchester, Sheffield, and Doncaster. The group consists of Rupert Till, a Professor of Music & Sound Archaeologist; Sarah Yaseen, a singer-songwriter and environmental activist; and Mina Mikhael Salama, a multi-instrumentalist and University lecturer.
Rupert Till has produced ambient dance and electronic music under the name Professor Chill and is known for his research projects on the influences of religion on British club culture and electronic dance music, as well as sound archaeology.
Sarah Yaseen, with roots in Kashmir, is recognized in world music circles for her singing in various ensembles. In Electric Sufi, she sings in multiple languages, drawing from diverse cultural influences.
Mina Mikhael Salama, originally from Alexandria, Egypt, is a Coptic Christian and has an extensive musical background, including contributions to the music score of Disney’s Aladdin.
Together, Electric Sufi weaves a rich tapestry of cultural and musical influences in their music, delivering a message of hope through their enchanting sounds. Breathe In Love serves as an introduction to their unique world of music.
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Author: Douglas Sanders
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