Diarfest: Joseph Shami With The Band (live), DJ Elto, Hanadisgarage & Tutku

When the oud meets the drum machine, the Hamburg-based collective Diarfest is never far away. After two successful Summer Festival editions, traditional forms are once again being reimagined: with the album “Warak Sham” (Al Jazzaf Recordings), Syrian composer and oud master Joseph Shami (Al Jazzaf) brings a project to the stage that translates Arabic musical traditions and Sufi poetry into a contemporary club context. Shami sees his music as a bridge between cultures, rooted in ancient poetry yet resonating firmly in the present. Together with producer Dennis Netto and guitarist Salim Zahra, Joseph Shami with The Band will warm up the club with a live concert before the night continues: DJ Elto from Leipzig blends Afrohouse and Arab sounds with melodic techno, while Hamburg-based artists Hanadi aka Hanadisgarage (founding member of Diarfest) and Tutku bring RnB edits, house, baile funk, and SWANA influences to the dance floor. In true Diarfest spirit, the evening tells a story of identity and connection in every beat.