TOOTARD

In the organizer's words:

TOOTARD
05.07.25 | 21:00 | Knust
Presented by Diarfest x Acid Anatolia

TootArd is a cross-genre duo consisting of brothers Hasan and Rami Nakhleh. They fuse global pop hooks with quarter-tone melody lines to create a grandiose blend of disco and dance music inspired by the rich musical traditions of SWANA (Southwest Asia, North Africa) and beyond. TootArd effortlessly combine retro-funk elements with a modern sound palette to create a captivating, cross-border musical journey. Their music transcends geographical boundaries, captivating audiences around the world and cementing their status as a dynamic force in the global music scene. With each new release, they reshape their musical map.

"The catchy pop hooks and machine beats, overlaid with Arabic quarter-tone melodies, are reminiscent of the hedonistic dance floors of Cairo or Beirut in the 1980s - but that's only half the story. Beneath the frothy confectionery lie dark lyrics about exile and statelessness." Uncut