Details: Guy Schalom described as "one of the most interesting and versatile percussionists working in the UK today" (fROOTS) leads urban Egyptian dance music veterans the Baladi Blues Ensemble for their latest album: BALADI BLUES RELOADED. In collaboration with the UK's best producer/DJs, Guy Schalom returns with his Baladi Blues Ensemble with their funkiest, most danceable album yet. 7 dance-floor-fillers plus bonus tracks (previously unreleased). Produced by Transglobal Underground, Kamel Nitrate, Cage&Aviary, The FlipSide. The Baladi Blues Ensemble plays the urban Egyptian dance music known as Baladi. Their music echoes the fast-paced, urban sounds of 1950's Cairo, whilst emphasising the uncompromising vision of band leader Guy Schalom. Schalom's ground-breaking work with the Baladi Blues Ensemble has succeeded to elevate Egyptian Baladi from a niche genre into the wider public consciousness. Baladi Blues RELOADED showcases the group's latest material in collaboration with members of the award-winning producer/DJs.