Before he died in 2013, world fusion artist Cheb i Sabbah nearly completed a final recording. The song “Keep Coming Back” is the first single from that project. The song was co-written by and features the vocals of Bauhaus vocalist Peter Murphy, along with from world music star Azam Ali, herself a popular artist renowned for her solo projects, as well as her work with innovative world music group Niyaz. The three-song EP is now available and features an Azam Ali remix and an Opium Sabbah remix.
The late Cheb i Sabbah was a leading figure in the world fusion scene. His six classic albums for Six Degrees Records combined the traditional music of South East Asia, North Africa and the Middle East with what he called “DJ Science.”
The recording was 95% finished by Cheb i Sabbah himself before he died and was completed by Gaurav Raina from the Midival Punditz under the supervision of Chebi’s family.
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