Palestine’s Radio Al Hara has released the first compilation album of its monthly show, Zilzal. Titled ‘Zilzal’z Sonic Ceremony’, the VA is an amalgamation of experimental soundscapes encompassing influences from various genres; from breaks, drum n bass and jungle to ambient and hip-hop.
The compilation features 17 artists and DJs from across the globe, including Asifeh, D3MOR, Nour Sokhon, Thomas Hell, Mama Matrix and Sainte Marina, just to name a few.
Zilzal was initially created as a sound platform to amplify the voices of Palestinians, and shed light on the atrocities and discrimination they are facing either in their homeland or in the diaspora. In May 2023, Zilzal hosted its first Sonic Ceremony gathering in Cala Fou near Barcelona. An assembly in the reverence and presence of sound, Zilzal’s Sonic Ceremony brought together more than 20 regional artists, who have either been cancelled or silenced for being Palestinian, along with international figures who are supporting the Palestinian cause, to present a series of DJ sets and live performances over the course of three days.
This compilation is a continuation of Zilzal’s sonic ceremony works, with all proceeds from the record to be donated to various charities and organizations like the Lebanese Red Cross, the Sudanese Diaspora Network, The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) Gaza Orphan Sponsorship Initiative, and DR Congo’s Save The Children.
‘Zilzal’z Sonic Ceremony’ VA will be released in limited edition cassettes soon.
