Akher Zapheer
Akher Zapheer أخِر زَفير (Arabic Name) | |
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| Origin | Amman, Jordan |
| Genres | Grunge Punk, Arabic Rock, rock, Alternative Rock |
| Years active | 2007–Present |
| Members | Basem Sayej Abdulrhman Alatari Rami Alqasem Motaz Almasri |
| Past members | Salem Dallal Mohammed Awwad Kayed Qunibi |
| Website | www |
Akher Zapheer (Arabic: أخِر زَفير meaning Last Exhalation) is a Jordanian Grunge Punk, Arabic Rock band from Amman, Jordan, formed in late 2007.[1][2][3][4]
Background
Akher Zapheer is an arabic rock band based in Amman, Jordan, formed in 2007 by Basem Sayej.
Akher Zapheer's debut album was released in 2012 and is titled عكس ثقافة (Converse Culture).[5][6] It was produced by Sari Abuladel and contains 11 songs including their hit singles "Akherto Lahen Hazeen" (اخرتو لحن حزين), "Lailee Tal" (ليلي طال).[7][8] and "Arba' Sneen" (أربع سنين) They were once featured in an Egyptian TV show. They represent a growing musical taste in Amman.[9][10][11] [12]
The band took a break between 2013 and 2016 due to Basem’s engagement outside of Jordan, however it reformed now with 3 new members that replaced the former ones to start promoting for their new album “Emm El Mousiqa” that will be launched soon this summer.
The songs are written Basem Sayej and the lyrics are in Arabic. [13][14] [15]
Members
Past :
- Salem Dallal - Rhythm guitar (2007-2013)
- Mohammed Awwad - bass (2007-2013)
- Kayed Qunibi - drums (2007-2013)
Present :
- Basem Sayej - Electric Guitar and Vocals (2007–Present)
- Abdulrhman Alatari - Lead Guitar (2015-Present)
- Rami Alqasem - Bass Guitar (2015-Present)
- Motaz Almasri - Drums (2015-Present)
Discography
Albums
- إعكس ثقافة (Converse Culture) (2012)
See also
References
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- ^ "Breath In Jordan's Akher Zapheer". Discord Music Magazine.
- ^ Derek Kortepeter. "Rock and Metal Music in the Modern Arab World". academia.edu.
- ^ Rasha. "Akher Zapheer - Converse Culture". triplew.me.
- ^ Al Madenah News: "اخر زفير" .. فرقة شبابية اردنية ذللت موسيقى الروك بالعربية Template:Ar icon
- ^ Al Akhbar (Lebanon): «آخر زفير» لحن حزين تسرّب من هلام عمّان Template:Ar icon
- ^ "The Official Site Of Arabian Rock&Metal Music". arabianmetal.com.
- ^ Ramzi Salti. "ARABOLOGY". arabology.org.
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- ^ Al Rai: الفرقة الاردنية (آخر زفير) تشارك في صيف مسرح الجنينة المصري Template:Ar icon
- ^ CairoDar: الخميس الفريق الأردني آخر زفير يقدم حفله الأول في القاهرة[permanent dead link] Template:Ar icon
- ^ Akhbarak.net: الفريق الأردنى "آخر زفير" يقدم أولى حفلاته اليوم في مصر "الصورة ع الميل" Template:Ar icon
- ^ VetoGate: "أخر زفير" تغنى للوجودية والحب مع "مى وليد" على مسرح الجنينة Template:Ar icon
- ^ Al Youm al Sabe', Egypt: الفريق الأردنى "آخر زفير" يقدم حفله الأول فى القاهرة على مسرح الجنينة Template:Ar icon
- ^ DotMsr: "آخر زفير".. رمز الموسيقى الأردنية المستقلة Template:Ar icon