Kurdish and Palestinian roots transforming diaspora rhythms into heavy, club-focused soundscapes that challenge borders and redefine electronic culture.
Muskila and Simona Abdallah present a live performance rooted in the raw energy of Middle Eastern percussion and alt-electronic music. Bringing together Kurdish and Palestinian heritage, their live show transforms diaspora rhythms into heavy, club-focused soundscapes. Muskila’s production draws from the pulse of Kurdish drums, rave aesthetics and club music, while Simona’s darbuka and hand percussion channel Palestinian traditions with fierce, virtuosic precision. The duo create a sound built on resistance, celebration, and cross-cultural storytelling, honoring their roots while pushing them into futuristic club contexts.
Previous shows individually counts, Roskilde Festival, Strøm Festival, Karrusel, Club Raum, Boiler Room and more.
Their 2025 debut marked a decisive shift, opening a shared sonic vocabulary shaped by migration, joy, political resistance, and the pulse of underground communities. Building on Muskila’s collaborations with Aunty Razor and DJ Travella, the project steps into new terrain: percussion-led performance intersecting with industrial low-end, dub-inflected mutations, and hyper-kinetic rhythmic structures.
Their forthcoming 2026 album blurs the line between studio composition and live improvisation, with Simona’s drumming anchoring the record; translating region- al rhythmic traditions into expansive electronic forms. On stage, movement, visuals, and a ritualistic intensity fold together, creating an immersive environment that extends beyond the frame of a conventional concert.
