Ara Kekedjian - Bourj Hammoud Groove

‘Bourj Hammoud Groove’ is a reissue compilation celebrating the music of Ara Kekedjian, an Armenian-Lebanese musician who helped shape Beirut’s Estradayin pop sound. His songs fuse disco, synth-pop and Armenian melodic traditions into a timeless groove.

The compilation is named after Bourj Hammoud, a Beirut neighbourhood that became the cultural hub for the Armenian community.

This collection comes with an extensive booklet featuring detailed liner notes by Darone Sassounian, chronicling Ara’s life and music, alongside rare and exclusive photographs from the archives.

True to Habibi Funk’s archival ethos, the release combines rediscovery with cultural preservation.

Tracklist:

Mini, Midi, Maxi
Ay Dghakner
Ghapama
Seta, Seta
Djeyrani Bess
Karoun, Karoun
Intch Imanai
Ayn Oren
Hayasdani Aghtchiger
Sev Sev Atcher
Karavan