Sababa 5 — live event on Sep 25, 2026
Sababa 5 live at 2220 Arts + Archives, Los Angeles on Fri, Sep 25, 8:00 PM. Tickets from $28.33. Lineup, start time and tickets on Ckord.
KCRW and 2220 Arts present the LA debut of Sababa 5! DJ Nassir Nassirzadeh will spin before the show. ~ Sababa 5 are a Paris-based band known for their hypnotic blend of Middle Eastern psychedelia, Mediterranean funk, and analog groove. Their sound fuses swirling organs, surf guitars, and irresistible rhythms into a style that feels both nostalgic and forward-looking — rooted in vintage tones, but always evolving. After gaining global attention with the single “Tokyo Midnight / Nasnusa,” featuring Japanese singer Yurika, the band continued to explore new directions through collaborations and live performances across Europe. Their self-titled debut album and follow-up, *Aspan*, deepened their signature sound: a rich instrumental fusion of funk, disco, and Eastern melodies. In recent years, Sababa 5 have expanded their palette through projects with vocalists including Shiran Tzfira, Inbal Nur Dekel, Yurika Hanashima, Canay Doğan, and Sophia Solomon, balancing analog depth with cross-cultural energy. Known for their captivating live shows, Sababa 5 bring an immersive experience that blends groove, improvisation, and vibrant sonic textures, connecting with audiences across Europe and beyond. In 2025, they unveiled *Nadir*, their fourth and most ambitious album to date. Marking a new creative high, Nadir dives deeper into emotion, texture, and groove — the sound of a band unafraid to move forward. This journey continues into early 2026 with the release of their fifth album, *Ca Va Ca Va*, embracing a celebratory Hafla sound — a Middle Eastern party spirit — fully supported by an extensive European tour.
Starts: Fri, Sep 25, 8:00 PM
Ends: Fri, Sep 25, 11:00 PM
Where: 2220 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90057, United States
Price: $28.33
Lineup
Venue: 2220 Arts + Archives
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