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"shaghara lemoune", arabic for lemon tree, is the debut full length project from egyptian-american bassoonist and producer yousef el-magharbel. eleven songs entirely made on bassoon—harmonies, bass, drums, everything.

shuffling nimbly through jazz, r&b, and beats, yousef’s album is a window into egyptian family life and culture. he uses the motif of a lemon tree in the backyard of his family home to explore vernacular expressions + dynamics (between self & others) that reflect his upbringing and ecology.

written, recorded, mixed, & produced by yousef el-magharbel

mastering: zeroh
front cover: zekkereya el-magharbel
executive production + design: yousef hilmy

minaret records 2021

I make music with my bassoon.

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