John Bilezikjian, Raja Zahr – Something Different 7″
Original deadstock copies! “Zulu Man” is an Armenian ’60s psychedelic rock tune featuring John Bilezikjian’s oud (Middle Eastern short-neck lute) and Raja Zahr’s various percussion. “Chemical Reaction” kicks off with a nice drum break before heading straight into a driving harpsichord groove.
Discotchari has uncovered an entire deadstock run of this ‘45, still in the factory boxes from 1970, and will be repackaging them as the exciting first release of the rare groove label! Previously unheard material from the most progressive oud player of the 20th century: John Bilezikjian and the Elias Rahbani of Burbank-via-Beirut: Raja Zahr. Hundreds of “deadstock”, 7” 45pm units, plus digital downloads and streaming on all platforms will be available November 3rd, 2023! Originally pressed by Nose Records in 1970.