Dream Pop from Tamara Kazziha

Based in Newcastle in the north of England, artist Tamara Kazziha‘s work reflects her unique heritage, balancing between the mystique of her Egyptian roots and the windswept romance of her Scottish lineage. A violinist, vocalist, composer and producer, she aims to create immersive musical landscapes that connect listeners to their inner worlds, offering sounds that both soothe and inspire.

Her unique style is infused with Celtic folk, Middle Eastern nuances and classical elements, reflecting her profound belief in the transformative power of music to foster understanding across cultures. Her artistic story began with classical and Celtic folk training at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she developed her talents in blending Western techniques with traditional folk sounds. With a wanderlust spirit, Tamara has drawn inspiration from time spent in Egypt, India and Portugal, collecting musical influences that shine in her musical output.

Alongside composing string arrangements for film, she’s also co-composed scores for theatrical productions like The Vampire Rabbit and A Christmas Carol in Newcastle. Her live performances have seen her bring her music alive across UK stages and festivals such as WOMAD, Lindisfarne and the Secret Garden Party, where she’s appeared with psychedelic electronica bands like Monkey Puzzle as well as playing in India, performing at events such as Magnetic Fields and Control Alt Delete.

As a solo artist, she first made her entrance in 2022 with her debut single “Truth of Our Name,” returning last year with her first EP, Calling the Moon. Bringing us the perfect snapshot of her original sonic vision, she shares the title track from the EP with “Calling the Moon,” a song that distils her creative vision to extend an invitation into her mystical world, where music tells stories of transformation, healing and the exploration of our own hidden selves.

Thematically, the song is about reclaiming forgotten parts of ourselves, our innate wonder, our wildness and our connection to magic. Wrapped up in a dream pop sound filtered through an alternative folk lens, “Calling the Moon” offers an elegant and enveloping listening experience where delicate piano plinks, expressive vocals, soft percussion and stunning Celtic violin dashes combine to forge an enchanting fairytale-like soundscape.

Flowing from the hushed whispers and airy piano notes of the intro, the arrangement gathers pace as Tamara’s beautiful vocal performance takes flight. With muted percussive pulses and graceful string stretches adding colour to the sound, the song takes on a moodier aesthetic with the ominous bass tones, haunting vocal leads and rumbling drums setting up a shifting musical world that balances light and darkness in spectacular fashion, resulting in a gripping and mesmeric sound from start to finish.

Listen to Calling the Moon below

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