Sami Galbi is Done Explaining the Arab Diasporic Experience

Born in Switzerland to a Moroccan father, Sami Galbi has been quietly carving out a distinct space within Europe’s underground music scene. Rather than being defined solely by his diasporic identity, Galbi has built a sound that transcends it. Blending North African folk, trap and contemporary club music, Galbi creates a warm, fluid sonic palette with a DIY, street-party energy that feels both deeply personal and unmistakably his own.

In the latest episode of Artist Spotlight, we caught up with Galbi during his visit to Cairo to discuss navigating the global music landscape and resisting the Western industry's tendency to flatten diaspora artists into neat, post-colonial narratives. He reflects on the compromises that come with performing at international, particularly world music, festivals, where artistic integrity often collides with industry expectations. Galbi also unpacks the deeply personal heart of his debut album, 'Ylh Bye Bye', revealing it as the most complete expression of his multifaceted identity to date.

Watch the full interview below:

[EMBED]