
EL KHAT with Special Guests
Hidden Hall
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Seattle
Friday, July 31 at 8 pm PDT
Friday, July 31 at 8 pm PDT
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7.31 Friday (Rock)
Nepantla & Freakout present:
EL KHAT
with Special Guests
8pm, 21+
Hidden Hall
400 N 35th St
hiddenhall.com
BIOIn 2019, El Khat began honing their sound in garages and warehouses. Experimenting with DIY, self-made instruments as an expression of a minimalist life philosophy—while remaining loyal to traditional Yemeni percussive roots—the three-piece developed a unique Arabic-Yemeni style. Although their detachment from any nation or flag is a driving force behind the group, the heart of their music and heritage remains deeply rooted in Yemeni culture. The constant divisions created by war and migration have given rise to a reassembled identity, one that resonates strongly throughout El Khat’s music. With three albums behind and a fourth to be released in 2026, El Khat continue to forge a sound that bridges past and present—keeping Yemeni culture alive while reimagining its future.

