El Khat has no upcoming Boston-area shows listed. They last played July 23, 2026 at Museum of Fine Arts.
El Khat is a Tel Aviv-based quartet whose members trace roots to Iraq, Poland, Morocco, and Yemen. The band forges a singular sound from Arabic folk music, North African rhythms, and psychedelic rock — rooted in the musical traditions of the Mizrahi Jewish diaspora. Their albums, including Mute and Saadia, have earned critical acclaim for their raw production and deeply evocative blend of Middle Eastern melody and garage-rock intensity.