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The Dwarfs of East Agouza / Lia Kohl, Macie Stewart, Whitney Johnson
Thursday, June 4, 2026
7 PM
The Dwarfs of East Agouza
Lia Kohl, Macie Stewart, Whitney Johnson
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The Dwarfs of East Agouza. Photo: Hans Van Der Linden
The Dwarfs of East Agouza
Founded in Cairo in 2012 by Maurice Louca, Sam Shalabi, and Alan Bishop, Dwarfs of East Agouza create free-spirited, improvisational music blending jazz, krautrock, and Arabic Shaabi influences. Known for their spontaneous and dynamic live shows, the trio has performed extensively across Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
They recently appeared at Festival Actuel and Tomorrow Festival, following their 2023 album High Tide in the Lowlands on Sub Rosa. A standout performance at REWIRE Festival was praised for its intense, playful energy and near-telepathic chemistry, drawing comparisons to acts like Wolf Eyes and The Ex.
Lia Kohl/Macie Stewart/Whitney Johnson
Finding equilibrium in an ever evolving practice of improvisation and collective composition, the trio of Whitney Johnson, Lia Kohl, and Macie Stewart traverse a new sonic space in the spirit of play and intuitive experimentation. Three voices and three string instruments – viola, cello, and violin, respectively – create an organic, intertwined sound that can be both singular and astonishingly multitudinous. The trio work in a unique combination of completely free improvisation and careful production, using multiple tape machines and effects to re-imagine improvised material into meticulously crafted compositions.
Lia Kohl/Macie Stewart/Whitney Johnson. Photo: Leah Wendzinski