Mehdi Haddab & Speed Caravan

Those who are familiar with Mehdi Haddab's eclectic track record to date will not bat an eyelid at the mention of his new project, Speed Caravan. Mehdi Haddab, a musician renowned on the French music scene for his pioneering work with a number of fusion projects, has now ventured out in a new direction, forming a "contemporary musical caravan" with bassist Pascal Teillet and electro musician Hermione Frank. The three create a magic triangle of sound, infused with rock energy and electro trance, and Mehdi's virtuoso acrobatics on the electric oud take the instrument way beyond its classical image. "Speed Caravan are a wonderful blend of traditional algerian incluences, electronic beats and raw rock energy. It's one of the most exciting hybrids i've heard for a long while". (Peter Gabriel in Songlines)