ctrl LIVE: Shkoon [DE/SYR]

On Friday, February 6, Shkoon invite you to come together in Control and leave a trace of your own.

Their story began in 2015, when Ameen from Syria and Thorben from Germany met in Hamburg. What started as a spontaneous musical exchange soon grew into one of the most distinctive voices in Arab electronica blending Arabic folklore, original lyrics, and Western electronic influences.

Shkoon has become a true pioneer merging Arabic folk, traditional melodies, and electronic beats into something entirely their own Their new project TRACES is not an elegy. It’s a quiet uprising, a deeply emotional reflection on what remains when everything else fades: the footsteps of those before us, the stillness after the storm, the echoes of transformation.

Inspired by the ideals of the Syrian revolution and the universal longing for freedom, belonging, and change, Shkoon’s music walks a delicate line between nostalgia and momentum. Each track is both fragment and invitation, to feel what connects us, even when words fall short.

With their debut album Rima (2019), Shkoon captivated audiences across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Despite the challenges of Ameen’s refugee journey, their music became a bridge; connecting hearts, stories, and cultures. Their concept album Masrahiya blurred the lines between fiction and reality, while Greater Than One built shared spaces of emotion and connection.

Now, with TRACES, Shkoon opens a new chapter - one shaped by quiet resistance and the enduring power of memory.

They quote "It was always part of our vision to build bridges between traditional Middle Eastern music and modern electronica. The opportunity to fuse club culture with more conventional sounds is incredibly exciting for us".

Listen: SHKOON - Mili live at AHM Beirut

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* Children ages 7 and under have free access with a parent holding a valid ticket. Protective headphones are recommended.

** Children up to 16 years old need a valid ticket and must be accompanied by a parent with a valid ticket.

*** Minors aged 16 to 18 years old have access with a valid ticket.

**** Serving and alcohol consumption are strictly forbidden for all minors.