Debu

DEBU fuses East and West, traditional and contemporary, acoustic and electric. This award-winning world music ensemble is known for playing anything from funk fusion to classical Turkish, then blending these various styles and rhythms to create something new and exciting. DEBU’s percussion section consists of Indian, Peruvian, Persian, Arabic, Turkish and Western drums. Add violins, Turkish baglama, oud, Iranian santur, Middle Eastern qanun, acoustic guitar, keyboard and a 6-string bass, and the result is a mini world music orchestra. It is only fitting that this diverse and talented group also sings in nine different languages. DEBU’s inspirational multilingual lyrics, written by Shaykh Fattaah, convey the message inherent in the shaykh’s Sufi poetry of universal love of the one True Love. Most of DEBU’s music is composed by Mustafa Daood, who is also their lead vocalist and arranger. Currently residing in Jakarta, DEBU has topped the charts in Indonesia since the band formed in DEBU’s first album Mabuk Cinta (Drunk with Love), released in 2003, achieved instant success with its hit single “Cinta Saja,” played on MTV Asia daily. More recent Indonesian albums include: Makin Mabuk (Even More Drunk). Nyawa dan Cinta (The Soul and Love) Gubahan Pecinta (A Travel Guide) Dianggap Gila (Considered Crazy) As well as: Turkish album entitled Hep Beraber (Let's Say It Together) Persian album Soorinaas (A Celebration).