This month GMM welcomes special guest Singer/Songwriter and Public Figure Layla Kardan won Emirates Woman Artist of the Year 2017 and Esquire Middle East Music Award 2018. Layla has performed on international stages from Emirates Airline Jazz Festival to performing for Chanel in Singapore.
A true global citizen, with Iranian heritage, Layla was born in Belgium, is an Australian national and has resided in Dubai, UAE over the past decade. Aiming to represent ethnic euphoria on a global stage through her melodic riffs and rhythmic beats, she captivates her audience with true flair and charm.
Global Music Movement: Megatronic with Layla Kardan
Megatronic who is a culture producer, DJ and a music enthusiast specialising in conversations and musical trends from around the world. Each month, her show Global Music Movement invites special guests from the MENA region and the diasporas to have insightful conversations about the reimagining of musical heritage to reflect what’s happening in the region.
Layla Kardan selection
Layla Kardan - No Place Layla Kardan - Loyality Sault - Wildfires Solange - Stay Flo
Sade - By your side
Layla Kardan - You
Badbadnotgood Ft. Charlotte Day Wilson - In your eyes Sevdaliza - Human
Megatronic Mix
El Waili X Samar - Sor
Larry Page Orchestra - Do it slow
Roy Ayers - Everyone loves the Sunshine Thundercats - Them Changes
Takuya Kuroda - Rising Son
Raiza Biza - Wassup
Jamiroquai - Too young to Die
Mulatu Asatke - Gamo
Amy Winehouse - He can only hold her Desta French - Senor
Jorja Smith - Rose Rouge
Benny Sings - Passionfruit
Tyler the Creator & badbadnotgood - Fish Ginger Root - Juban District