X Makeena formed in the early 2000s as a collective of musicians working with electronic music and world rhythms. Their 2007 album 'Al Comor' gave them their breakthrough, with the title track becoming their most recognized song.
Their sound draws from multiple members' contributions. Aida Amina handles lead vocals and songwriting, Bilal Karimi produces and plays multiple instruments, and Omar Sayyid provides percussion and additional vocals. Together they've created tracks like 'Humain' and 'Karma' that blend electronic textures with melodic elements.
As their audience grew, X Makeena faced criticism about cultural appropriation in their music and lyrics. They continued releasing material, including the 2010 album 'The Veil of Samsara,' which took a more experimental direction than their earlier work.
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