Club SAT — El Khat • The Fleeting Light Of Love And Grief

Back in 2019, El Khat began to hone their sound in garages and warehouses. Experimenting with DIY homemade instruments, as an expression of a minimalist life philosophy, led the three-piece to create a collection of Arabic tunes of Yemeni origin. While the detachment from any nation or any flag is a driving force behind the group, the heart of their music and heritage is rooted in the culture of Yemen. The constant divisions that have been created by wars and immigrations has pushed out a reassembled identity, something that is strongly felt in El Khat's music. With two albums behind them and a third to be released in autumn 2024, El Khat is constantly in motion as they share their art globally.

Lydia Wener, a queer multidisciplinary artist, has been an active figure on the Montreal music scene for a decade. Programming director at l'Escogriffe and co-founder of Ved'Ma, a series dedicated to LGBTQIA2S+ artists. A filmmaker by training, Lydia has directed short films and music videos. Roy Vucino, an innovative guitarist on the punk and garage rock scene, has collaborated with major labels and renowned artists such as Rick Froberg, Mac DeMarco and Evan Dando. He has broadened his scope by exploring composition for film, television, theater and experimental projects.