Hello, Zimo
November 2013
Beirut, Lebanon
Samer Saem Eldahr (aka Zimo) is a musician and visual artist from Aleppo, Syria. Five years ago, he began working on a project that has now become a hit in the Arab underground music scene: Hello Psychaleppo. The two albums that he released so far mix classical Arabic songs with electronic beats, and showcase the collaborative work of artists and designers from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Spain.
In this video interview, Zimo discusses how the group worked together and the upcoming exhibition of the album`s artwork. He also talks about his background as a musician and visual artist.
[This video is produced by Medrar TV and is featured in partnership with Jadaliyya Culture.]