On 14 November at KUPPEL | NEST & Khawa 962 bringing artists from Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine coming together for a night of live electronics, folklore melted sounds, bass-heavy rhythms, and contemporary folk club music. coming together in Basel for the very first time at the NEST.
From the explosive energy of Mahraganat and bass-heavy electronics to experimental live sets and regional influences reimagined for the dancefloor, KHAWA 962 showcases a new generation of artists shaping sounds beyond borders. Expect hypnotic rhythms, powerful vocals, deep bass, and moments that move seamlessly between concert and Folk-Club experience.
Featuring live performances by Nayoo, Ein L Aql, and AndL, alongside DJ sets from 2RS, and WeldMousa.
One NEST, one night, endless energy.

live

EIN L AQL is an Alexandrian duo of Bassem Diaa (oud player, electronics) and Amro Zidan (electronics, sound engineer) from Egypt. They explore and perfrom live the human psyche through conceptual, experimental psychedelic music. Their sound blends improvisation and genre-free experimentation, with Folk wedding music from their hometown each project a unique journey into the inner world.

Nayoo, (founder Khawa 962 in Berlin) presents a singular project defined by the deconstruction of traditional Mediterranean Folk Rhythms, Mijwiz
melodies, and raw regional live percussion, straight out weddings and street parties in Amman, Jordan. He rebuilt using the uncompromising framework of different electronic music genres. The sound is raw, culturally deep, and built for the dancefloor.

AndL music is Drawing from the rich traditions of communal music-making, this inspired performance features impromptu harmonies and rhythms that evoke the spirit of an Arab gathering, where you can feel the melodic vocalizations blended with clapping and taken on a spontaneous quality which reflects the improvisational nature of traditional folk music,Accompanied by the unmistakable beats and rhythms of south west Asia percussion type of beat.

DJ-Sets

2RS is an emerging Tunisian DJ and electronic music producer shaking up the underground SWANA electronic scene. Infusing traditional sounds with cutting-edge club beats, she has quickly made a name for herself within alternative diaspora music networks, Basel based.

Weldmousa is a Jordanian producer, DJ, and visual artist based in Berlin, and the founder of Uncivilized Civilized Club. His sets move between Arabic hip-hop, trap, and electronic music, blending heavy bass and sharp rhythm with a raw, emotional edge. Beyond music, his visual work draws from pop art and engages political and social themes, using bold color, irony, and satire. He approaches both art and music as ongoing conversations, personal, expressive, and open to change.

presale: 10.-
box office: before midnight 10.-, after 15.-