A Copenhagen duo blending electronic production with Persian and Arabic vocal traditions.
For their particular blend, start with 'Simplesmente Nada' and 'Despertar.' Both capture that atmospheric electronic world they built.
Zigurate's sound never fit neatly into genre categories, anchored by John Jacobsen's production and Anahita's distinctive voice. Songs like 'Vitimas' show their particular blend of electronic textures with ethereal vocals drawn from Persian and Arabic singing traditions. Their music sparked debate about cultural influences in electronic circles while creating something genuinely atmospheric.
They formed in Copenhagen around 2005, with their debut single 'Musica 1' gaining attention for its atmospheric electronic sound. Between 2006 and 2011, they released three albums including 'Ephemera' and 'Utopia,' touring in Europe and North America with atmospheric live shows. Their core sound remained consistent throughout, even as they worked with other musicians at times.
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