Sometimes I have nothing to accompany me as I type up this column other than the howling ghosts of regret and loneliness that course through the space between my ears like a cruel, spectral turbine. And sometimes I have some swanky new tunes to accompany the ceaseless screams from the abyss torn into existence by my nativity. El Khat has been bringing the hits this week, and what fabulous sounds they are: a perfect hodgepodge of Yemeni sounds and production styles bridging a gap across centuries and cultures. This is the stuff that reminds you how rich in culture the Middle East is when you disregard the evil and obnoxious drones of cosplaying western imperialists. You can enjoy this fantastic trio live at the Miniplex tonight at 7 p.m. and hear for yourself ($25, $20 in advance).
Music Tonight: Wednesday, Nov. 12
