Emel Mathlouthi is a masterful, committed vocalist who came to prominence during the Arab Spring. Far from stopping there, the Tunisian singer has established herself as an avant-garde artist on the international scene, collaborating with artists such as Valgeir Sigurdsson or Tricky, Barbara Pravi, Bachar Mar-Khalifé or Vitalic. She now stands at the crossroads of experimental and North African influences, between electronic and organic sounds. Her fourth album, ‘MRA ’ – Arabic for “woman”, is a manifesto for female empowerment.
A powerful 12 track album with electro productions and unifying lyrics voyaging through feverish hip-hop, pop, and reggaeton, inspired by a playlist featuring Aya Nakamura, Rosalia, and Jay-Z.
Emel composed and recorded exclusively with women at every stage of creation (including mixing, mastering and artwork). ‘MRA’ features a cast of female guests from the four corners of the globe (Mali, Ukraine, Iran, UK...). A veritable Tower of Babel, singing in all languages to tribal, percussive, urban and electro sounds. 
Emel, Arab, French, and now American, sings of resilience and unity. “Let’s take back the reins of our destinies, despite the threatening awfulness of the world and its violence, let’s fight on. And never forget to do it together, by dancing.”

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