Skip to main content

Maverick Ad

Home

Main navigation

  • Home
  • Cover Stories
  • Features
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Cashbox Legacy Awards
  • Past Covers
  • Weekly Archive
Award-Winning Multimedia Artist Zahed Sultan Reimagines Classic 70s Lebanese Disco Track into Today’s “Layl”

Breadcrumb

  • Home
  • Award-Winning Multimedia Artist Zahed Sultan Reimagines Classic 70s Lebanese Disco Track into Today’s “Layl”
Zahed Sultan
Photo Credit Bechir Zayene
Fri Nov 13, 2020
Cashbox Canada

International award-winning multimedia artist, culture producer, and social entrepreneur Zahed Sultan has reimagined a 70s disco classic with a personal connection in this, his new release — “Layl”.

Watch the video of “Layl” here:

Originally "Do You Love Me,” a famous Lebanese song from the 70s by the Bendaly Family, the track has been reframed as a cinematic piece and placed in a more melancholic and somber space.

Featuring spirally vocals, deep synths, and rich textures from the violin, Sultan’s spin lends the gem greater meaning through its haunting music video. “I expanded on its themes of love and loss,” he shares. “It felt particularly fitting in light of the tragic explosion in Beirut, and the crippling of its creative community.”

In addition to the song sparking his creative inspiration amidst the COVID-19 lockdown, Sultan hosts a personal connection in “Layl” through the original version’s music video. “It was shot in Kuwait on the Waterfront,” he explains. “That location was a project designed by my late father, Ghazi Sultan.”

The release of “Layl” marks a new path for Zahed Sultan as he dedicates himself to rethinking Arab culture through music and multimedia performance; his work frequently recaptures nostalgia to craft a sound all his own.

Currently based in London, the award-winning multimedia artist of Kuwaiti-Indian heritage has had his music licensed for television and film syncs, Sultan’s entire ethos orbits the concept of community through social impact programs and collaborative arts projects — including 2018’s project exploring the cultural bridge between Jamaica and Kuwait via Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Studio, Vibrations — EP.

“Layl” is available now.

For more visit:
Spotify
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Reviews
Album
Zahed Sultan
Month: Oct 2021
ViVA TRIO ViVA TRIO are “Wild and Free” in Stunning, Cinematic New Single
The Manic Boys and Girls Club The Manic Boys and Girls Club are In Session: Toronto Rockers Release “…
Miss Lia Pop-Artist Miss Lia Releases Empowering & Seductive “Animal Type” Single…
Astral Gates Charms are Wielded & Control is Taken in Montreal Rock Band…
Aocelyn Nunavut-Based Pop-Rap Artist Aocelyn Unveils “I Wish I Was A King”
Carroll Love Carroll Love Finds Humour in His New Breakup Song “More Than 90 Proof”
Carolina Lopez Carolina Lopez Brings Fire to the Dancefloor with “El Latin Dance”
Celia's Dream Alt-Shoegaze Band Celia's Dream Puts "You" Back In The 90’s
Hollow River Pop-Punk Rapper Hollow River Gets Reflective in Charged-Up “September”…
Erika Lamon Folk-Rock Songstress Erika Lamon Moves Forward to “Catch the Light”
Libre Stone Rock Duo Libre Stone Lay it All on the Line for "Mark of Cain" Album &…
James Gordon Highlights Growing Gaps in Humanity with “The Great Divide” James Gordon Highlights Growing Gaps in Humanity with “The Great Divide”
Astrid Tanton Toronto Singer-Songwriter Astrid Tanton Grapples with Heartbreak in “Love…
BUSM It’s Time to “Smile” Punk Rock Band BUSM Debuts Newest Release in…
The Black Sorrows Australian Roots Rockers The Black Sorrows Release Fiery "…

Pagination

  • First page « First
  • Previous page ‹ Previous
  • …
  • Page 50
  • Page 51
  • Page 52
  • Page 53
  • Current page 54
  • Page 55
  • Page 56
  • Page 57
  • Page 58
  • …
  • Next page Next ›
  • Last page Last »

CEO/PUBLISHER/EDITOR IN CHIEF
SANDY GRAHAM

email:sandygrahamemg@gmail.com 

Canadian Journalists:

Contributing Journalist - Canada and Global
Don Graham
email: dongrahamwriter@gmail.com

Contributing Journalist - Canada and Global
Lisa Hartt
email: lisahartt87@hotmail.com

Contributing Journalist - Canada 
Michael Williams
email: greydread@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

International Journalists:

Contributing Journalist - Sweden
Malin Osth
email: malin@musicdays.se

Contributing Journalist - Sweden
Jonas Tancred
email: jonas@musicdays.se

Contributing Journalist - USA
Rob Durkee 
email: rockster2746@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Web Developer/Technical Support
Chris Wardman

email: info@chriswardman.com
website: chriswardman.com

Cashbox Cover Design and Graphic Artist
Jain McMillan

email: jainmcmillan@gmail.com

Contributing Photographer 
Tracey Savein - South Paw Productions
southpawproductions@rogers.com

 

 

 

Footer menu

  • Home
  • Features
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Cashbox Archive
  • Issue Archive
  • Past Covers