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Majaz (Arabic: مجاز) is a Progressive Fusion Folk band from Bahrain, that consists of four members, Jehad Al Halal (Cello), Abdulla Faisal (Percussion/Drums), Salah Sharakhat (Bass), Hameed Al Saeed (Guitars). Their progressive-driven fusion of genres has been widely recognised, making them one of Bahrain's most well-known musical acts. Formed in 2013, Majaz has been performing live for some years and has released their first single in October 2016. Majaz has also recently performed at the biggest cultural and music festival in Bahrain, the ' Spring of Culture', where many renowned musicians; the likes of George Benson, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Eric Clapton and Gregory Porter have previously performed. They were also the first Bahraini band chosen along with other bands from the Middle East to perform at Dubai's biggest Arab Alternative music festival Wasla.

Musical Style and Influences
All four members came from Metal and Rock backgrounds before forming Majaz, listening to progressive bands like Opeth, Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, Camel (band), Osiris.

In the same time all four of them were influenced by many different genres from Progressive Rock to Jazz to Traditional African and Arabic music and a lot more that helped them decide to ditch the electric guitars and heavy drums and shift to acoustic guitars and a different mix of percussions and of course the Cello which complemented everything perfectly.

Other influences of Majaz are Dhafer Youssef, Tinariwen, System of a Down, Pink Floyd, Gentle Giant

Band Members
Jehad Al Halal - Cello

Abdulla Faisal - Percussion/Drums

Salah Sharakhat - Bass

Hameed Al Saeed - Guitar

Discography
Rihla EP (2017)