¿Lesh La2? by RUUQ, Scytale, WlkNokia, yeguachita

MCR4PAL and Radio Alhara present:
¿Lesh La2? [Why Not?]

¿Lesh La2? is a 5-track EP consisting of collaborative tracks from four innovative producers/artists from Manchester and Palestine, in partnership with Bethelhem-based radio station Radio Alhara and made possible by music development organisation Brighter Sound in Manchester.

The EP aims to spark conversations about the role of cultural collaboration in global solidarity movements, and sees artists exchange ideas and stems to create five completely original works.

The set begins with Wlknokia’s dark soundscapes, searing low-end and brooding calls to action from yeguachita on “Arenas”. Up next we follow the everyday life and tales of resistance from RUUQ on the title track “¿Lesh La2?” (translating to “why not?”) over a shimmering, glowing Scytale production. Uptempo yet conscientious bubbling cut “Disbelief” featuring the Manchester pair (Scytale & yeguachita) in combination marks the halfway point as “Fatra” brings Scytale and RUUQ together once more for a laid back yet cccpoignant head-nodder complete with a guitar solo. Final cut “KUNTUR” reunites yeguachita with WlkNokia who provides a sinister ‘LoveMusic’ beat for a tale of indigenous solidarity from Abya Yala to Palestine.

"He who had never tasted grapes stays sour." - RUUQ

“¿Lesh La2? brings together artists from Palestine and Manchester of different backgrounds and languages, creating an EP where we’re all on the same level.”- Scytale

“This collaboration with MCR4PAL was a very new fun experience for me, this EP collab was actually my second ever release as a producer.” - WlkNokia

“I loved being part of this project and working with amazing artists across the world. It's really helped me broaden my horizons and let go of my hesitation. ¡Solidaridad siempre!” - yeguachita

50% of sales will go to the artists and 50% to mutual aid and direct action organisations.

A compilation raising funds for the people of Gaza.

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