Malca from Sababa 5 by Sababa 5
Sababa 5 finally deliver their long-promised, and self-titled album of original instrumentals, built around the band’s distinct mix of Middle Eastern psych, funk and disco groove.
Sababa 5’s knack for intricate grooves and catchy melodies have led to a series of acclaimed singles, from fresh takes on classic melodies to vocal collaborations, championed by the BBC’s Gilles Peterson, Cerys Mathews, and Gideon Coe in the UK, and Radio Nova and FIP, in France, whilst they gradually found their own contemporary sound, creating original music together that could stand up on its own across a whole album.
Stand outs include “Malca” (a girl’s name that means “queen”). Built around broken synth lines, a languid East Africa meets Anadolu psych groove and vintage organ licks, the instrumental peaks a transformative chord change, shooting it into the stratosphere.
Tracklist
| 2. | Malca | 4:16 |
Credits
Guitar - Ilan Smilan
Bass - Amir Sadot
Drums - Raz Man
Keys - Eitan Drabkin
Percussion - Oded Aloni
Recorded at Eilat Studios April 2021
Mix by Ilan Smilan
Master by Doug Krebs
Artwork by Riccardo Corda
