21+. 9pm.
Maurice Louca, Guitar & Electronics
Ayman Asfour, Violin
Dylan Greene, Drums & Percussion
Luka Stewart, Double Bass
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Fera is the latest album from Egyptian composer and multi-instrumentalist Maurice Louca, released on Simsara Records in May 2025.
The nine-track record centers on polyrhythmic grooves and vibrant acoustic textures; violin, synthesizers, custom-built microtonal guitars, and percussion.
With Fera, Louca deepens his genre-defying trajectory; blending psychedelic Egyptian shaabi, cosmic jazz, and experimental sound, while crafting compositions that blur the line between structure and improvisation.
Tracks from the album have aired on BBC Radio, Raiplay Radio, and a wide range of independent radio shows and podcasts. It has also been praised in music outlets including The Wire, Songlines, Rockdelux, and 45-RPM.
Since its release, Fera has received enthusiastic critical acclaim and far reaching support. It was named Album of the Month on Worldwide FM, and featured in NPR Music’s 10 Albums You Should Hear This Month.
The quartet version expands the sound with Dylan Greene on drums
and percussion, alongside Luke Stewart on double bass, delivering the
full rhythmic and dynamic range of Fera in a powerful live setting.
About Maurice
One of the most gifted, prolific and adventurous figures on Egypt's thriving experimental arts scene, Louca has in recent years garnered a global reputation through solo albums and an expanding, evolving lineup of genre-defying collaborations.
Maurice Louca’s genre-defying music bridges psychedelic Egyptian
shaabi, cosmic jazz, and free improvisation. He co-founded Lekhfa,
performs with The Dwarfs of East Agouza, and leads the 10-member
Elephantine ensemble. His acclaimed albums include Salute the Parrot
(2014), Elephantine (2019), and The Luck Hour (2021).
One of the most gifted, prolific and adventurous figures on Egypt's
thriving experimental arts scene, Louca has in recent years garnered a
global reputation through solo albums and an expanding, evolving
lineup of genre-defying collaborations.
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