With their debut released CD, Azigza celebrates the wonderful cross-cultural musical mix that is at the heart of their unique sound, from sharp slivers of progressive rock guitar and bass to sweet swirling ethnic violin. From intricate world beat percussion to mesmerizing vocals, this San Francisco ensemble is one to be watched.

Press Quotes:

“Symphonic trance rockers with a decidedly world view... Azigza attacks their music with the fervor of some indigenous troupe playing for the King’s pleasure at the National Palace. These extremely entertaining San Franciscans will rock your castle however royal or humble it may be.” – MP3

“Azigza is a unique group of musicians who have conjured an inspired musical style which blends sounds of Arabia, Africa, India, Bulgaria and other world music with the hard edge of rock n roll and the elegance of subtle classical colors. From this palette they have evolved a trance of unworldly nature.” – Riffage.com

“Azigza was the big surprise of Progfest ‘99, playing an intense show in the lobby that attracted a lot of spectators. Their sound is typified by a fusion of progressive rock & eastern world music elements... the mantric patterns they set up are hypnotic and spellbinding, providing an exotic background for the lead instrumentation... I’m looking forward to hearing more from this up and comer.” – Progfest & demo review, M. McLatchey, EXPOSE Magazine

“A unique band called Azigza recently wowed an audience with a challenging set of intricate, odd meter tunes with ravishing melodies” – Mark Chung, Jazzstrings

“To close out Friday night Azigza took the stage. This group was the biggest of the festival with seven players. The sound is very rhythm based... great full sound combining the sounds of Arabia, Africa, & India that is best described as trance world fusion... highly infectious, very dancable music”
– Ifsin Violins, review of String Improv. Festival, Noe Valley Ministry 5/99