Taroug (aka Tarek Zarroug) releases his new album Chott on March 27, 2026 via Denovali Records and the single “Najet” further embodies the German-Tunisian producer’s brilliance at fusing modern experimental electronic dance music and traditional Tunisian sounds. The dub-like beats and the echo of wind instruments before the flute takes forefront in carrying melody while vocals interweave throughout the track while scintillating patterns spin around the edges gives and clearly organic hand drums come into the mix gives the song a distinctly futuristic feel but one that embraces elements of the past that give it a new context. One doesn’t often associate the creative products with a link to Tunisian or Islamic cultures generally as something futuristic and that’s just what Taroug has done with the song and the album linking cross-cultural musical influences to create something new. Fans of the more electronic end of Muslimgauze or the more experimental, production infused releases by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan will appreciate Taroug’s knack for depth of layers and immersive soundscaping. Listen to “Najet” on YouTube and follow Taroug at the links below.
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