Amrat

In “Amrat” (Sometimes in Arabic), Rasha Nahas enters new sonic territory with a bold, honest and nostalgic two-chapter album in Arabic language. The record marks Nahas first release in her mother tongue following her latest theatrical-poetic rock album, “Desert” (2021). “Amrat” is a sentimental body of work. Structured as two distinctive chapters, the album conjures a sonic backdrop that is fluid yet clearly defined. It maneuvers seamlessly between the thematic duality of urban and rural landscapes- waltzing between contemporary electronica and the rawness of the old-school, singer-songwriter era. The first chapter of “Amrat” was born of city streets, dipped in the sweetness of melancholia and the distortion of alienation. It was written in Berlin during the pandemic while Nahas cradled a hand injury that forced her to set the guitar aside and compose pain-free, electronic, music produced exclusively with synth loops, and in the comfort of her bedroom. Chapter two of “Amrat” is an anthology of songs inspired by the longing for rural scenery. With classical guitars at the core, Nahas signature songwriting is enveloped by tender vocals and an army of percussion that journeys across West Asia, North Africa, via Andalusia, and back to Berlin.