Place: Egypt
Curated by ZULI
Ahmed El Ghazoly aka ZULI, is a musician, producer, and sound artist from Cairo, Egypt.
Internationally, ZULI is best known for his releases on Lee Gamble’s UIQ – which included a string of EPs as well as his debut LP Terminal, an album that highlighted the depth in his productions, as he simultaneously combines experimentations in rap/hip-hop with music for listening as well as the dancefloor. The Italian Haunter Records also saw the release of the infamous Trigger Finger EP which went on to be remixed by the likes of TSVI, AYA, Acre and more.
In 2019, ZULI launched a video series ‘irsh’ together with Rama where they curated and invited artists to play video recorded sets in a social setting. Only having the chance to record two episodes before the pandemic struck, they launched a label and have since released 2 compilations and a solo release by long time collaborator Omar El Sadek aka Qow.
Locally in Cairo, ZULI is best known for his work in the Hip-hop scene, particularly with rapper Abyusif (who appeared on ZULI’s 2018 album ‘Terminal’) but also in the Electronic music scene as part of the now defunct collective Kairo Ist Koming (KIK) between 2012-2015. It’s there he founded Cairo’s alternative music venue and club, VENT, together with Asem Tag aka ($$TAG$$), which existed between 2013-2015 before transforming their project into a namesake club night and festival. Around the same time, VENT London was established at the now closed Dance Tunnel venue by a third partner, Mohamed Elshourbagui.
ZULI’s music garners support all over the board ranging from the likes of Aphex Twin and Autechre, to Ben UFO and Bradley Zero, even Richie Hawtin through its wide ranging sound.
He joined the NTS Radio roster in 2016 with a monthly show that includes a dedicated hour to guest appearances from up and coming DJs and ones he meets touring around the world.
soundcloud.com/zulimusic
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Non Profit Partner
MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians) (www.map.org.uk)
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“Much has been said about the independent music scene in Egypt and its vast array of voices and styles. I wanted to take this opportunity to try and capture a snapshot of the current flow of output from Egyptian musicians living at home and abroad..” - ZULI 2025
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what is place: a location specific electronic music compilation series where all proceeds are donated to local groups working on important causes in that area such as environment, human rights, conflict aid, and support.
The goal is to build a global network of music producers bringing important issues to the electronic music community and world at large.
Electronic music is a truly egalitarian, classless, and empowering art form. 1000's of producers have emerged from every corner of the globe in recent years, infusing their own culture and influences into the endless mix.
Let’s highlight more producers than the few who constantly tour, show up on the same lists and parties. Let's promote electronic music as an activist artform by and for the people.
A non-profit project from Air Texture.
@airtexture
01. QOW - ههه هموت
02. Martina - Are You There?
03. Zuli - Soup
04. Hassan Abou Alam - Es7a
05. Azzouni - Roll Offa Me (asap) [ys rddm og '21]
06. Jana - 3al bayez
07. Ashrar - Lockjaw
08. electroneya - Ultra Skinny
09. El Kontessa - Kol Youm
10. Assyouti - xoser