The Darbuki Kings' influences are as endless as the flakes of snow on the mountains they have scaled. The Sadus of Swing, the Bands of Boom, the Pashas of Pulse, Los Paiasos de Musica, the Sufis of Syncopation, the Sultans of Smoke, and the Deverishes of Doom. They are known by many names in many lands. This is the true Gypsy Heart. The one that demands adventure, challenge, and new experience - the very fuel of the spirit's fire.
The Darbuki Kings are Robin Adnan Anders (aka Adnan Darbuki) on percussion and samples as well as Antonio Albarran (aka Antone Darbuki) on sitar and laouto. Robine is a founding member of the renowned groups Boiled in Lead and 3 Mustaphas 3. He has played with such luminaries as the Rolling Stones and Greg Brown. They are both experienced and licensed magic carpet fliers.
Antone & Adnan Darbuki's recent tours have been going well except for a few incidents at airport customs. Antone in particular seems to be a major concern for the officials. Adnan has avoided these difficulties because he has been traveling disguised as a rock and roll drummer. Repeated attempts to disguise Antone have ended in failure, and no matter what we do he still seems to fit the profile of "suspicious."
ABOUT DOUMTEKASTAN
Don't let the tongue-in-cheek cover art and liner notes fool you; the Darbuki Kings have a sense of humor, and an amazing musical talent. Doumtekastan takes the listener on a journey through the back alleys of Central Asia, conjuring images of belly dancers, snake charmers, and mysteries unknown. The album is impeccably produced and performed, with Robin and Antonio using ancient instruments to bring listeners to a place of both mystery and romance.
The Darbuki Kings have made a video! Prepare yourself, as you are about to embark on a journey of magical phenomena! Stream it below. You can download the video here by right clicking on the file and saving it.
Listen If You Like:
3 Mustaphas 3, Boiled in Lead, Oregon, Trilok Gurtu
Track List:
1. Bollywood (5:18)
2.
Subata
(4:10)
3. Sphinx
(5:03)
4. The Seven Thieves (7:30)
5.
Laouto Romantico (5:14)
6. The Darbukiator (6:14)
7. Jurjuna (4:26)
8. Traditional (3:37)
9. Tuareg (7:30)
