Charif Megarbane is a Lebanese multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer who has become a central figure in the modern global psych-funk and library music revival. Operating primarily through his Hisstology imprint, Megarbane has cultivated a massive discography characterized by a 'one-man band' ethos.
His sound identity is built on 'Lebrary' music, a term he coined to describe the fusion of 1960s/70s library music (incidental music for film and TV) with the sonic signatures of the Levant. His work is heavily influenced by the 'Rahbani school' of Lebanese orchestration, the cinematic funk of David Axelrod, and the gritty textures of Ennio Morricone. Megarbane's career is marked by a nomadic existence, with recordings spanning Beirut, Nairobi, and Lisbon, which informs his inclusion of Afrobeat rhythms and European avant-garde flourishes. Critically, he is lauded for his ability to replicate the warmth of vintage analog gear while maintaining a modern, experimental edge. He occupies a unique cultural position as a bridge between the golden age of Middle Eastern psychedelia and the contemporary international crate-digging scene, frequently associated with labels like Habibi Funk.
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