The Handover – Senses Of Egypt's Ritual Music

A mesmerizing trio from Egypt, Norway and Belgium brings trance-inducing music that connects Egyptian rhythmic rituals with psychedelic improvisation, krautrock and experimental sounds. The Handover is an acclaimed trio from Egypt, Norway and Belgium that makes hypnotic, trance-inducing music. Their sound departs from the rhythmic rituals of the Egyptian countryside and blends these with psychedelic improvisation, krautrock riffs and experimental sounds. Their debut album, The Handover, released by the American cult label Sublime Frequencies in April 2024, is considered one of the label's strongest releases. Since their founding in 2023, The Handover has grown into an impressive live act. On stage, the musicians sit in an intimate circle, which strengthens their almost telepathic interplay. Their concerts unfold as one long musical movement: from meditative drones to an ecstatic climax of pulsating dance rhythms. A second album is scheduled for 2026. At deSingel you can experience The Handover live in a double program with Egyptian composer Abdullah Miniawy.