Omar Souleyman

A few disappointments weren't enough to dampen another solid set from Omar Souleyman.

It’s reassuring to see Souleyman’s music so capably working the dancefloor in Melbourne.

There's no doubt Omar Souleyman won over the crowd at MONA FOMA.

...he’s made what’s essentially a live album, with synth god Rizan crafting remarkable snaking Middle Eastern melodies over the kind of relentless electronic hand percussion that’ll remind you you’re still alive.

It’s undoubtedly organic music, without studio spit and polish, yet somehow that conveys authenticity, and as a result you wouldn’t want it any other way.

"I felt so proud that these people, who don’t understand the words I am singing, were still touched by their meaning, their power and their genuine feeling, so that they moved and danced."

The Syrian musician will play shows along the east coast.