Afrit Nebula: What Next?
An Afrit is a powerful demon in Arabian myths. A Nebula is an interstellar cloud of dust…
Local band Afrit Nebula have been gigging mainly around Hastings, St Leonards and Brighton (but also as far afield as the Czech Republic) for 12 years. They have worked with dancers and film-makers, most recently composing the original music for Sleepwalk: The Dream of Lady Macbeth, a dance performance film by Mark French. What Next? is the band’s fourth release, and the second with the present lineup.
They are known for their eclecticism: the improvisatory tracks are inspired by Japanese Noh flute, mediaeval Hispanic (Muslim/Christian/Jewish) folk tunes, Middle Eastern popular music, African landscapes, Monteverdi, and the blues.
This is true World Music – not just a marketing tag but three human beings’ original response to the world.
What Next? was recorded in 2026 by Aram Zarikian at RavenFish. Orders and enquiries: [email protected] 07706 18/9253. Limited free streaming/download: afritnebula.bandcamp.com/album/what-next
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