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Abdou El Omari - Lost Tape 1980 (New CD) Dub whose further history has sinceThe personal archives of Abdou El Omari, rescued at the last minute by his friend Aziz Essamadi and then entrusted to collector Ahmed Khalil (Dikraphone), reveal a previously unseen musical treasure. Demos, private recordings, and photos showcase a daring artist, fusing pop, cosmic disco, electric blues, and Moroccan traditions. Using synthesizers (ARP Odyssey, Farfisa) and rhythms blending funk with Moroccan 6 8 time signatures, El Omari crafts a