Collaborators | Music Composition & Vocals
Rust is a Beirut-based musical project that combines traditional Arabic vocals with a palette of unique synthesized sounds, creating an altered, transcendental experience. Formed by Petra Hawi: Vocals and Hany Manja: Synths.
Coming from different musical backgrounds, Petra and Hany share a common interest and vision: to revive the Arabic musical tradition in a new way that resonates with this generation’s tastes.
Rust seeks out ancient poetry from the Arab world, composing melodies over the traditional Arabic Oud, then arranging the song’s structure over an electronic gear where the final sound is formed.