Edict Records combines different beats. Based in Beirut, it is a crescendo of Arabic, cosmopolitan, Eastern and Western influences, directions and trends.
An independent label, Edict Records has an eclectic passion for all genres of music that embrace improvisation: from jazz to contemporary oriental music. We're playing our song to revive the intensity of tradition while mixing it with the contemporary world's openness and fresh sounds.
the Edict Records February Concert Series, a music event that took place in Sunflower Theater - Tayyoune -Beirut
Edict Records hosted three of the most talented artists on the Arab Scene, in contemporary jazz and contemporary oriental music.
Edict Records February Concert Series was organized by Blue Lyme, a music management and event organizing company based in Beirut.
KHOURY YASSINE DUO
Thursday February 2, 2012
Sunflower Theater - Tayyoune - 8h30 PM
Khoury / Yassine duo, on the 2nd of February, will play original compositions from the upcoming album, on Edict Records. Elie Khoury on Oud and Buzuk, with Khaled Yassine on Percussions, will both explore the possibilities of oriental instrumental music.
TAREK YAMANI TRIO
Friday February 3, 2012
Sunflower Theater - Tayyoune - 8h30 PM
Tarek Yamani Trio, on the 3rd of February, will be performing a selection of standards from the jazz international repertoire, along with his compositions featured in his debut album as bandleader “Ashur” – soon to be released on Edict Records – Tarek will be accompanied by Kristijan Krajncan on drums and Goran Krmac on tuba.
BASEL RAJOUB QUARTET
Saturday February 4, 2012
Sunflower Theater - Tayyoune - 8h30 PM
Basel Rajoub Quartet, on the 4th of February, will gather three of the most demanded musicians on the Arabic music scene; Khaled Yassine on percussions, Feras Shahrestane on Qanun and Elie Afif on Double Bass, for a rare adventure into contemporary oriental music.