Shusmo

Description : This progressive New-York-based band was formed by Palestinian musician Tareq Abboushi in the Fall of 2000. Since it's inception, SHUSMO has cultivated a unique identity by creating an innovative and original type of music utilizing a wide range of influences with Middle-Eastern music at its core.What makes it stand out is how organically their rich and versatile repertoire blends different genres. It is almost impossible to label the style, thus the name "SHUSMO" which in Arabic means "Whatchamacallit".

Biography : SHUSMO's music has been used for feature films, documentaries, and radio programs. Since releasing their first album ?One? in February 2005, they have performed at a number of festivals including The Jerusalem Festival (Jerusalem, Palestine), Sounds of the City (NJPAC, NJ), Atlantic Antic (Brooklyn, NY), NextNext Series at BAM Cafe (Brooklyn Academy of Music), and Festival du Monde Arabe de Montreal (Canada). Other venues include New York and Columbia Universities, and Joe's Pub.
Their second album "Mumtastic" will be released in the Spring of 2011.