NEW MUSIC SPOTLIGHT: Think Of One "Camping Shabi"

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THE STORY: The antagonism between Belgium's two communities has never been as pronounced… the Arab world and the West are more at odds than ever… Yet, our favourite musical explorers (i.e. Antwerp-based band Think Of One) couldn't think of anything better than to put out a new album blending vocals in Arabic, in French and in Antwerp's Flemish dialect, written and recorded in collaboration with Moroccan musicians, and released on a rather francophone label…

Is this some form of provocation ? Of sheer irresponsibility ? Or a desire to try and bridge the gap between alienated communities ? There's probably some truth in all of these, but the main impulse behind this album comes from Think Of One's immoderate love for Moroccan shaâbi...the band's aim is to get as many of us Westerners deeply addicted to the groove of shaâbi…

WORLD MUSIC BLOGGER SAYS: "We always eagerly upwrap new releases from THINK OF ONE because we always know it's gonna take us in a different direction than the one before. "Campy Shabi" is campy...and groovy...and a joy to listen to."