This week's PBS Feature Album is Maryos Syawish's debut solo release, Qyrmami. An introspective and meandering exploration of place, legacy and personal history, the record bridges the artist’s dual experiences of growing up in Australia and his heritage as a Chaldean Assyrian.
Qurmami – which translates to 'my roots' – is anchored by field recordings captured during a pivotal trip to Iraq which are sewn into lush ambient electronics. Half of renowned Naarm/Melbourne duo Sleep D, Syawish draws subtle influences from dub, ambient, and traditional music from Northern Iraq, to create an evocative exploration of identity and memory.
Tune in all this week to hear tracks from Qurmami. PBS Members have the chance to win a copy of the album on vinyl - simply email your name and membership number to before midnight Sunday November 22.
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