Le Guess Who? Festival Stories

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  • Le Guess Who? is a Celebration of Sound in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The festival is dedicated to boundary-crossing music & culture from all over the world.
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Episodes
  • Ndox Electrique root their sound in Senegal's healing ceremonies, by Atiyyah Khan
    Nov 3 2023

    On the closing day of Le Guess Who? 2023, the festival features the first international performance of Ndox Electrique, whose music is inspired by an ancient ritual of the spirit-world originating from Senegal’s n’döep ceremonies. 

    Here, Atiyyah Khan, an arts journalist, researcher and DJ from Johannesburg, introduces the group and provides context to the origins of this healing ritual that connects so strongly to their sound. 

    Words & audio by Atiyyah Khan
    Photography by Gianna Greco & François R. Cambuzat

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    25 mins
  • Kamilya Jubran: Witnessing a transcendent moment on stage
    Oct 24 2023

    Born in Palestine and currently based in Paris, Kamilya Jubran is one of the most revered figures in the experimental and alternative Arabic music scenes. 

    Through her multi-disciplinary work, Jubran continues to inspire a new generation of both musicians and audiences. One of those musicians is Sandy Chamoun, part of the Lebanese group SANAM who are also performing at Le Guess Who? 2023. We asked Sandy Chamoun to share a personal introduction to Kamilya Jubran’s life and work.

    Words & audio by Sandy Chamoun
    Photography by Alexia Fiasco

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    10 mins
  • Renowned Pakistani qawwali singer Faiz Ali Faiz by Arooj Aftab
    Oct 10 2023

    Having been born to seven consecutive generations of qawwals (those who perform the ancient form of religious Sufi music from Pakistan and Northern India - Punjab - known as qawwali), Faiz Ali Faiz was raised on the practice.

    After having performed at Le Guess Who? in 2021, we asked Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab, whose work is inspired by Sufi poets and musicians that came before her, to interview Faiz Ali Faiz. They talked about his background story, what music means to him, and about pushing the boundaries of what qawwali can be.

    Words & audio by Arooj Aftab
    Photography by Lucien Lung

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    7 mins

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