Surf guitars meet Balkan beats — OiTaTé summon the cosmic groove
Born in the ancient port city of Jaffa, OiTaTé began as a loose jam collective that set out to chase late-night grooves and hypnotic improvisations. Their music draws from everywhere at once: Middle Eastern scales and Hasidic chants, Balkan brass twists, African rhythms, surf-rock guitar licks, and a healthy dose of western jazz and rock energy. The result? A kaleidoscopic wall of sound that feels both rooted and otherworldly.
Their new single, “Hey Ta Te,” is a perfect snapshot of what they do best — a playful, cheeky, and uplifting groove that manages to be both sacred and irreverent. Psychedelic guitars shimmer and bend, while Balkan polyrhythms drive the beat. Think Boom Pam’s surf energy colliding with Balkan Beat Box’s grit. It’s the kind of track that makes you want to dance barefoot in the sand with strangers—sweaty, sun-soaked, and smiling at the sky.
If you’re a fan of global psychedelia, heavy grooves, or anything that breaks down the walls between tradition and modern chaos, OiTaTé is your next obsession.
