In the third episode of Coke Studio Bel3arabi Season 2 on MBC4, Africas entrancing Afrobeat merges with the best in Oriental tunes to create a magical fusion song that sheds light on the sufferings of oppressed populations around the world. The episode brings together the international singer and songwriter Ayo, of Nigerian-German origin, and Egypts […]
In the third episode of Coke Studio Bel3arabi Season 2 on MBC4, Africas entrancing Afrobeat merges with the best in Oriental tunes to create a magical fusion song that sheds light on the sufferings of oppressed populations around the world.
The episode brings together the international singer and songwriter Ayo, of Nigerian-German origin, and Egypts revolutionary rock band, Cairokee to create an enchanting rendition of Ayos The Citys on Fire and Cairokees Ethbet Makanak tunes. The song focuses on core issues that seem to dominate the sufferings of oppressed populations around the world, which includes injustice, hunger and war. The song calls on these populations to stand in the face of repression and continue to stand tall and face reality.
Commenting on her experience in Coke Studio Bel3arabi, Season 2, Ayo described her early start with music at the age of four years old, after which she specialised in it and began writing her own songs. She also described the different music genres presented in her own music, which include a combination of Reggae, Folk, Soul and Afrobeat.
On the other hand, Egypts progressive rock band, Cairokee, described their experience in merging oriental beats with Soft Rock, while also incorporating different Eastern traditional instruments that play well with their Western and unique modern twist.
In conclusion, talented Music Producer of Coke Studio Bel 3arabi Season 2 Hadi Sharara , put his expertise to test when he created an incredible fusion that combines Ayos The Citys on Fire and Cairokees Ethbat Makanak, which both touch on Africas and Egypts repressed population and their sufferings, respectively.
