SAFARA (EP) (ORANGE VINYL) | 12IN VINYL
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SAFARA (EP) (ORANGE VINYL) | 12IN VINYL
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Release Date: 02/28/2025
Rami Imam, Melbourne-based producer Rami Imam unveils 'Safara', the latest release on his own label Ponda Records, which he founded in 2020 as a platform for his cross-cultural sound explorations. Drawing from the rich traditions of the Middle East, North Africa, and the Mediterranean, 'Safara' is a six-track odyssey of energetic and euphoric house and disco house, deeply rooted in both nostalgia and innovation. 'Safara' is the culmination of Imam's immersion into the golden eras of global music, channeling the soulful rhythms and melodies of Afro-Funk, West African Highlife, Arab Disco, Bollywood, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Libyan Reggae, and Algerian Rai. By blending these timeless influences with a modern, dancefloor-oriented focus, Imam creates a sound that is both steeped in history and refreshingly new. With a sonic palette that includes iconic synths such as the Juno 106, Super 6, SH 101, Moog Model D, and the 303, Imam weaves the analog warmth of these instruments into lush, modern productions. Piano and strings-his favorite classical instruments-add an organic layer of emotional depth, connecting the pulse of the dancefloor with the timeless elegance of traditional composition. 'Safara' is more than a collection of tracks; it is a journey across continents and eras, where the pulse of the past meets the driving force of the present. Recorded in Melbourne but influenced by sounds from around the world, 'Safara' invites listeners to traverse vast musical landscapes-from the hypnotic grooves of North African rhythms to the sun-drenched melodies of Mediterranean shores-culminating in a transportive experience that lingers long after the final beat fades. By balancing the ancient with the futuristic, Imam has crafted a record that feels both comfortingly familiar and daringly innovative. 'Safara' is a testament to the endless possibilities of blending cultures, genres, and eras into something that is not just heard but felt-music for the soul as much as for the dancefloor. Tracklisting: A1. Yale Yade A2. Kidda A3. Bombay Sundown B1. Dabo Ahes B2. Jungle Voyager B3. Why Did You
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Release Date: 02/28/2025
Rami Imam, Melbourne-based producer Rami Imam unveils 'Safara', the latest release on his own label Ponda Records, which he founded in 2020 as a platform for his cross-cultural sound explorations. Drawing from the rich traditions of the Middle East, North Africa, and the Mediterranean, 'Safara' is a six-track odyssey of energetic and euphoric house and disco house, deeply rooted in both nostalgia and innovation. 'Safara' is the culmination of Imam's immersion into the golden eras of global music, channeling the soulful rhythms and melodies of Afro-Funk, West African Highlife, Arab Disco, Bollywood, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Libyan Reggae, and Algerian Rai. By blending these timeless influences with a modern, dancefloor-oriented focus, Imam creates a sound that is both steeped in history and refreshingly new. With a sonic palette that includes iconic synths such as the Juno 106, Super 6, SH 101, Moog Model D, and the 303, Imam weaves the analog warmth of these instruments into lush, modern productions. Piano and strings-his favorite classical instruments-add an organic layer of emotional depth, connecting the pulse of the dancefloor with the timeless elegance of traditional composition. 'Safara' is more than a collection of tracks; it is a journey across continents and eras, where the pulse of the past meets the driving force of the present. Recorded in Melbourne but influenced by sounds from around the world, 'Safara' invites listeners to traverse vast musical landscapes-from the hypnotic grooves of North African rhythms to the sun-drenched melodies of Mediterranean shores-culminating in a transportive experience that lingers long after the final beat fades. By balancing the ancient with the futuristic, Imam has crafted a record that feels both comfortingly familiar and daringly innovative. 'Safara' is a testament to the endless possibilities of blending cultures, genres, and eras into something that is not just heard but felt-music for the soul as much as for the dancefloor. Tracklisting: A1. Yale Yade A2. Kidda A3. Bombay Sundown B1. Dabo Ahes B2. Jungle Voyager B3. Why Did You
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Backordered Items
Some items may be available on Backorder if inventory is temporarily unavailable.
When purchasing a backordered item:
- Payment is collected at checkout
- Your order secures a place in the fulfillment queue
- Items are fulfilled in the order they are purchased
Most backorders are fulfilled within approximately 3–6 months, though timelines may occasionally be longer depending on supplier manufacturing, distributor allocations, repress schedules, or inventory availability.
Backordered items may ship separately from other items in your order.
You can monitor, manage, or cancel eligible unfulfilled backordered items anytime through your customer account portal.
Preorder Items
Preorder items are upcoming releases scheduled to ship on or around the official release date provided by the label or distributor.
Release dates may occasionally change due to manufacturing or supplier delays.
Preorder items follow the same fulfillment and account management process as backordered items.
Additional Fulfillment Information
Orders containing multiple inventory types may ship separately as items become available.
Estimated fulfillment timelines are provided as general estimates only and are not guaranteed.
When will I receive a tracking number?
We provide tracking for every order. Tracking will be available once your product is shipped. All of our products are shipped out of our warehouse in Westlake Village, CA. You can track your order through your account on our website, via any of the shipping confirmation emails we've sent you, or through the Shop App.
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