WEDNESDAY at 7 P.M.

El Khat + DJ Cairo

The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern

In 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.

Doors open at 7pm, with an opening live set by Humboldt Hot Air’s DJ Cairo.

“El Khat are a fascinating hot mess of sounds and influences …” 8/10 Uncut

“….echoing one-finger piano grows into the kind of full-on Yemeni dub experience which King Tubby might have found mind expanding.” ★★★★ MOJO

“….the scrappy boom Eyal el Wahab’s homemade junkyard orchestra El Khat” TheWire

“…a DIY approach honed over half a decade in warehouses and junkyards. This isn’t just exoticized traditionalism or diasporic nostalgia, however.” Bandcamp

“El Khat make joyful clatter… everything is recycled metal, plastic or wood, all coming together in a funereal march that sounds like a huge, disgruntled anima shaking itself into life” ★★★★ Financial Times

DATES/TIMES

• Wednesday : 7-10:30 p.m.

WHERE

• The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern

PRICE

• $25
• $20 online presale

• Ages: 21+