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Mawwal
Fusion / Acoustic / Progressive

MAWWAL: World Music Fusion




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Member Since1/17/2007
Band Websitewww.mawwalmusic.com
Band MembersThe core of Mawwal is: guitarist/lutist/composer/vocalist Jim Matus, with Jill O'Brien (vocals), Joe O'Brien (bass,vocals), and Mike Keyes (drums), augmented by Rohan Gregory (violin), Harshal Tole (tabla), Percy Jones (bass), Ken Matarazzo (percussion), and Michel Moushabek (percussion).
InfluencesPeter Gabriel, Karsh Kale, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Youssou N'Dour, Hamza El Din.
Sounds LikeAncient, multi-lingual chants and vocal melodies super-imposed on an ultra-tight rock n' roll rhythm section.
Record LabelUnsigned


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   About Mawwal

MAWWAL performs original WORLD FUSION music and original arrangements of traditional Middle Eastern music in a spirited and beautiful trance-inducing acoustic/electric ensemble. Inventive vocal arrangements in English and Arabic weave through a Laouto (Greek lute) with Bass and Drums, augmented by traditional percussion (tabla, dumbek, frame drum, riq) and Violin in what has been called a "new genre" by Progression Magazine.

Mawwal was formed in 2000 as an offshoot of Progressive World Fusion band Paranoise. Inspired by musicians like Peter Gabriel, Karsh Kale, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Youssou N'Dour, and Hamza El Din, Mawwal has a new take on "World" music. Jim Matus has created a sound that is at once familiar and totally new, with subtle elements of folk, Jazz, and groove rock mixed with traditional indigenous sounds and textures.

{"mawwal" is a form of popular song and often criticizes society and introduces a lot of morals and values related to the common person.

"mawwal", often performed through improvisation, allows the singer to demonstrate his/her vocal ability, while the musicians provide the stimulation with a musical improvisation.}

Based in Northampton, MA, Mawwal is long established on the New England festival circuit.


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Playasville Entertainment(Twitter.com/Playasville)

Playasville Entertainment(Twitter.com/Playasville)



Oct 18 2009 8:18 PM

What's Up!

you have twitter?
if so we can follow each other
im at @Playasville
Playasville Entertainment(Twitter.com/Playasville)

Playasville Entertainment(Twitter.com/Playasville)



Oct 11 2009 6:33 PM

What's Up!

how are you doin today?
Vlada Tomova's Balkan Tales

Vlada Tomova's Balkan Tales



May 26 2009 7:54 PM

Jim!!! :)  So great to hear the record, and to find you here!  It's been on my mind to call you, will do in the new few days .. I'm in California at the moment :)  Love from here ~ Vlada
Ross Daly

Ross Daly



May 9 2009 1:24 PM

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Ross Daly

Ross Daly



May 8 2009 6:03 AM

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King Thick

King Thick



Mar 28 2009 7:14 PM

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Brandon

Brandon Stanley



Sep 9 2008 7:15 PM

Thank you for accepting my friend request. I had never heard of your group, but with the involvement of Percy Jones my interest was piqued, and this is surely some of the best music I have heard. I appreciate the blend of Indian sounds with more traditional Western instruments and etc. Keep up the good work, you are great.
Nikos Piperis

Nikos Piperis



Sep 9 2008 3:45 PM

pleased to meet you,

Nikos Piperis
Chris Kubie

Chris Kubie



Jun 19 2008 1:40 AM

Jim,
Thank you for the add and your truly enjoyable, colorful and spirited music!
Peace,
Chris Kubie
Unicorn Wild Ox

Unicorn Wild Ox



Jun 18 2008 12:48 AM

Hi, I heard your songs on One World Radio-really awesome music!
Emma Weiss

Emma Weiss



Jan 2 2008 3:14 AM

Hey there all! Jim, wondered how you liked the cd...Happy New Year!
naseem

naseem nahid



Oct 28 2007 4:14 PM

Thanks for finding me. I look forward to hearing from you soon...Check out my pics and my websites and tell me what you think...I always enjoy getting feedback and comments...ANd i always enjoy meeting new people.

Naseem

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A Wing And A Prayer

A Wing And A Prayer



Oct 27 2007 6:04 PM

Thank you for taking the time to listen.
Your sound is amazing and I would not be surprised to hear your music in a movie.
Kevin James Anglehart

Kevin James Anglehart



May 22 2007 7:08 PM

Thanks Joe,

i appreciated your good words.
i hope i'll have the chance to see you live, maybe here ( at the festival d'ete de québec ?!! )

Take care,

Kevin
Tunnels

Tunnels



May 7 2007 1:11 AM

B. Eitan

B. Eitan



Apr 12 2007 12:23 AM



Hi Joe, Jim, Jill and Mike.
It's a pleasure 2 meet you. Thank you 4 ADDing me 2 YourSpace. i'm happy to B. your friend. Keep on the good energy. Actually i've just came back from the US a month ago. Sure i will B. back there but i don't know when. i'll let U know. Anyway have a wonderful day :-)
Peace and Love
B. Eitan



Iyu

Iyu



Apr 10 2007 11:11 AM

If you have ever loved someone more than yourself "Life Without Love" is our gift to you.
CHRIS DUNDAS GROUP

CHRIS DUNDAS GROUP



Apr 6 2007 5:43 AM

Hi Joe, Jim, Jill, & Mike,

Thank you so much for listening and writing. Your note meant a great deal to me, partly because I respect your musicality so much. I first heard Paranoise years ago and it always stuck with me. I only heard Mawwal recently, but I know I'll be enjoying your music for a long time. I feel like you all have great ideas, great execution and the result is so perfect. To me, it is one of the very few musics being made today that really, there is a need for. Love it. Thanks again.
Chris
YEH DEDE

YEH DEDE



Feb 20 2007 2:08 AM

Love your musical vibrations and inventive nature! Perhaps we will perform in a show together and/or collaborate at some pt. Peace and music! ~Yeh Dede
TornaoD

TornaoD



Feb 19 2007 2:27 AM

Wonderful sound!
Thanks for your support to our band!

TornaoD

Rich

Rich



Feb 11 2007 6:40 PM

Hey, thanks for the invite! You guys have a great sound. These grooves seriously rock out loud. If you ever play around Pittsburgh I'll be there to start a world fusion mosh pit. Great stuff, keep it up.

Rich
Becca

Becca



Feb 5 2007 7:36 PM

I like your sound. Very cool.
maduro

maduro



Feb 4 2007 1:21 AM

thanks for finding me
Mister Creeper

Mister Creeper



Jan 26 2007 6:35 PM

Thanks for reaching out.

blessings,
WATSON PHOTOGRAPHY

kim watson



Jan 25 2007 3:25 AM

Hey hey there

Settled into the new digs in the hills?... hope life is treating you well :^)

glad to see your talented group in this cyber space....

peace laughter and good will

take care
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