IKRIIN formed in Beirut, Lebanon, with Maryame Hussein on vocals, Sarah Kaaden on bass, Alejandro Calderon on guitar, and Tamer Abu Ghazaleh on drums. Their name means 'hidden' in Arabic, which hints at their approach to working with traditional elements.
Their 2018 single 'BALA' brought them wider attention. The track layers Hussein's vocals over electronic production that draws from Arabic melodic patterns.
Some listeners questioned how they combined those traditional sounds with modern electronic textures, but the group continued with that blend. Their work since has stayed in that space between electronic music and Arabic musical heritage.
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