Lebanese Clotaire K in Ad Dar
By Carol Michel
Being of Lebanese-Egyptian origin and living in the South
of France, Clotaire K is a culturally interbred artist, composer, and
producer. His remarkable sound mixes the rhythm of hip hop he absorbed from
his trips to the USA and the traditional oriental music sounds which he
heard from his trips to Beirut. The result unites the dance appeal of the
West and the deep emotion from the Orient. The riveting show will also
consist of rappers, DJs, musicians and dancers.
Clotaire K’s multiple skills and talents have brought excellent results. In
2003, he was invited by John Peel to record his own “Peel Session” for the
BBC, his website www.clotairek.com has reached its 20.000 visitors, he has
recently performed in front of 200.000 people on the Larzac for the
gathering against WTO (opening for Manu Chao), he has been the opening act
for well-known bands such as Asian Dub Foundation, Natacha Atlas, and
Cypress Hill and has been nominated for the EMMA Music Awards broadcasted on
the BBC 2 alongside with distinguished artists as various as Thierry Henri,
Eminem, Salma Hayek and many more.
Critics praise him and with his album “Lebanese” he is taking his
mesmerizing show around the world in 2004.