# Event Details

- **Event Name**: El Khat {DIY, Arabic Roots} + DJ Cairo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: In 2019, El Khat began honing their sound in garages and warehouses. Experimenting with
DIY, self-made instruments as an expression of a minimalist life philosophy—while remaining
loyal to traditional Yemeni percussive roots—the three-piece developed a unique
Arabic-Yemeni style. Although their detachment from any nation or flag is a driving force
behind the group, the heart of their music and heritage remains deeply rooted in Yemeni
culture. The constant divisions created by war and migration have given rise to a
reassembled identity, one that resonates strongly throughout El Khat’s music. With three
albums behind and a fourth to be released in 2026, El Khat continue to forge a sound that
bridges past and present—keeping Yemeni culture alive while reimagining its future.

Doors open at 7pm, with an opening live set by Humboldt Hot Air's DJ Cairo.

“El Khat are a fascinating hot mess of sounds and influences ...” 8/10 Uncut

“....echoing one-finger piano grows into the kind of full-on Yemeni dub experience which King Tubby might have found mind expanding.” ★★★★ MOJO

“....the scrappy boom Eyal el Wahab’s homemade junkyard orchestra El Khat” TheWire

“...a DIY approach honed over half a decade in warehouses and junkyards. This isn’t just exoticized traditionalism or diasporic nostalgia, however.” Bandcamp

“El Khat make joyful clatter... everything is recycled metal, plastic or wood, all coming together in a funereal march that sounds like a huge, disgruntled anima shaking itself into life” ★★★★ Financial Times
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/el-khat-diy-arabic-roots-dj-cairo/200029166767357
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Arcata
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 900 Samoa Blvd, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521
- **lat**: 40.86551
- **long**: -124.08925
- **full address**: 900 Samoa Blvd, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is El Khat {DIY, Arabic Roots} + DJ Cairo being held?
  - **A:** El Khat {DIY, Arabic Roots} + DJ Cairo takes place on Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm at 900 Samoa Blvd, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521.
- **Q**: Who is organizing El Khat {DIY, Arabic Roots} + DJ Cairo?
  - **A:** El Khat {DIY, Arabic Roots} + DJ Cairo is organized by The Miniplex.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** El Khat {DIY, Arabic Roots} + DJ Cairo is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Arcata, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If El Khat {DIY, Arabic Roots} + DJ Cairo sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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