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Virtual Music Meeting: Omar Souleyman, 'Wenu Wenu'

November 21, 2013

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Omar Souleyman
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What do you think of the new Omar Souleyman single "Wenu Wenu"? Musically, does it do anything for you? Let's get the conversation started. Read what The Current staff have to say, then share your opinion of the title track off the Syrian artist's latest album.

Upload a photo of yourself and your rating (grab a .PDF of the numbers, if you're so inclined) then explain your reasoning in the comments below.

1. This would never get played on the Current... would it?
2. I hope this gets played on the Current

I was going to say that I wasn't sure our listeners would know what to do with 7-minute-long track that's this repetitive, but then again they're already accustomed to hearing the Arcade Fire's "Reflektor" on our airwaves. I love the vibrant energy of this track, and the combination of traditional Middle Eastern beats and sounds with modern dance influences and glitchy synth sounds. I hope others will open their ears to it as well."

What are your thoughts of Omar Souleyman's "Wenu Wenu"?