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Slow Djinn Fez is Reno's very own middle-eastern folk fusion band. They play traditional music, sometimes in very nontraditional ways, from Middle Eastern countries including Egypt, Israel, & Turkey. Don't be surprised if some Surf Rock or Techno flavors show up in the mix! At most of their shows they work with one of the talented belly dancers from the area.


Slow Djinn Fez has as many as six members and they play instruments including: violin, bouzouki, clarinet, soprano sax, oud (the middle-eastern lute), acoustic and electric guitars, bass, and percussion such as doumbeck, tabla, and tar.

Moonlit Arabian Nights CD

Slow Djinn Fez recently composed and performed the music for a dance production of "Moonlit Arabian Nights," featuring the Wing and a Prayer modern dancers and the Asha Belly Dancers. The music includes both original compositions and traditional Middle Eastern folk tunes, and a CD featuring songs from the show is available from this website via PayPal.






Click on the title to hear a short clip from some of the songs by Slow Djinn Fez!

The Forty Thieves: Composed by Carl Hylin of Slow Djinn Fez as part of the Moonlit Arabian Nights project, this tune uses a Turkish 9/8 rhythm called Karsilama. This excerpt from the CD portrays one of Ali Baba's adventures.

Hizzi Ya Nawain: A traditional tune included on the Moonlit Arabian Nights CD, it was used as part of the tale of Alladin in the dance production.

Jamale: A traditional tune recorded live at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Reno, Nevada. Another version of this song is included on the Moonlit Arabian Nights CD.

Laz: A traditional tune using a 7/8 rhythm recorded live at the Green Room in Reno, Nevada.

Wedding Dances: Composed by Bennett Kottler of Slow Djinn Fez as part of the Moonlit Arabian Nights project, this excerpt from the CD tells the story of Scherezade's betrothal to the Sultan.

For more information, please contact Pete Fairley: (775) 883-9653