El Khat
Yemeni music rebuilt on instruments made from scrap metal and junk, played loud and deliberately unsteady.
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About El Khat
El Khat is a Tel Aviv band led by Eyal El Wahab, who builds much of the group's equipment himself from discarded metal, plastic and household junk. The songs come out of older Yemeni music, reworked with heavy grooves, distortion and a loose, rattling feel.
The band's debut album, Saadia Jefferson, came out on the Tel Aviv label Batov Records. They followed it on Glitterbeat Records with Albat Alawi Op.99, which pushed the homemade instruments further into psychedelic and rock territory.
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Questions about El Khat
What festivals is El Khat playing in 2027?
El Khat is booked at 1 festival we cover: Big Ears 2027.
Is El Khat playing Big Ears 2027?
Yes, El Khat is on the Big Ears 2027 lineup, April 1–4, 2027 at Downtown Knoxville, TN.
Where is El Khat from?
El Khat is from Tel Aviv, IL.
What kind of music does El Khat play?
El Khat plays yemeni and experimental.
What festivals has El Khat played before?
El Khat has played Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026.