SALIAH ساليا x Pekodjinn | Calgary

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For the first time ever the legendary SALIAH and the trailblazing Pekodjinn are headlining together bringing their unmatched energy and beats to Calgary in what promises to be an unforgettable night of music!

SALIAH (Pronounced SAAL-YA)

One year after her unforgettable sold-out Canada debut the iconic SALIAH returns! The Lebanese-British electronic music producer and DJ has been named one of Virtuoso’s ‘Ones to Watch’ after playing her viral debut on BoilerRoom and Glastonbury.

Saliah is renowned for her unique blends of acapellas UK Bass popular Arabic classics and a range of ground- shaking Electronic genres; her curated selection and stage presence is guaranteed to bring the energy and heat to the dance floor.

Saliah has supported MOBO- Award-Winning Lady Leshurr and BBC Introducing’s Miss Melody. Her performances have opened for the likes of Omar Souleyman Shkoon Ammar808 Hello Psychaleppo.

Saliah is continuously working behind the scenes supporting Diversity and Inclusion safer spaces and speaking on panels for social change.

Recent Highlights:

• Boiler Room Debut
• 2 stages at Shagrila Glastonbury Festival 2022
• DYCP awarded to study Arabic Music Theory and apply to Electronic music
• Virtuoso’s ‘Ones to Watch’
• Track feature on Ahadadream’s BBC Radio 1 ‘New Music’
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PEKODJINN

Joining Saliah is Producer beatmaker composer DJ and co-founder of the collectives Ozadya and Nufrika Pekodjinn stands out as a distinguished artist. Navigating through the exploration of North African sounds Afro-house percussion and synthesizers—both analog and digital— this Geneva native is sculpting a unique style rich in diversity.

His recent appearance on Boiler Room performing his original compositions and remixes has established Pekodjinn as a must-watch artist in the European and North African scenes. His musical quest is an explosive mix drawing influences from the Tunisian Revolution and crafting anticipatory visions of a Maghreb-cyberpunk universe integrating African percussion layered over a nuanced backdrop of noises and electric textures.

His album «Dharba» released in April 2023 perfectly illustrates his eclectic style. It’s an ode to the Tunisian youth full of disillusionments but also an attempt to imagine a future Maghrebin sound: electronic radical and provocative poised to integrate seamlessly into the club scene. This eleven-track project imbued with a rebellious and innovative spirit merges traditional and avant- garde elements to create a transcendental auditory experience.

Whether in live performances or DJ sets expect festive music abrasive and dry comparable to the sound of a laser oscillating between rhythmic contractions and approving head nods. Pekodjinn continues to push the boundaries of electronic music merging tradition and innovation to deliver a sound that is both a homage and a reinvention of North African musical traditions.

Presented by MARSM Canada x Centaur Productions

Host or Publisher MARSM CANADA