NOON NOON is an experimental music project that takes elements of Oriental music and polyrhythmic JazzRock Rob Garrat, The National

NOON are the kind of band you might expect, or rather hope, to encounter in the UAE – an audio approximation of the Emirates’ cluttered cosmopolitanism and contemporary, borderless ethos. Made up of three players, drawn from different cultural and musical backgrounds, the instrumental trio bravely embody, and certainly enliven, the hackneyed idea of East/West musical fusions. Up front is the sound

of the oud, the most typical international marker of all things Middle Eastern. But sonically framed by electric bass and drums – and freed by the improvisatory impulses of jazz – NOON’s collective sound is distinctly global. Shades of funk groove, African and Indian percussive rhythms and electronic effects pepper this sonic stew. The effect is a little like a proggy, jazz-rock power trio, only with an oud where the electric guitar is supposed to be. They call it “experimental Oriental” – a knowingly exotic abstraction, for sure, but of the very best kind.

30/01/2026

February 2nd in Abu Dhabi for the French Embassy ❣️

Brand new live sesh filmed by Crisp Arthouse Productions in Dubai's beloved underground jam space, The Temple ✨Show some...
21/07/2025

Brand new live sesh filmed by Crisp Arthouse Productions in Dubai's beloved underground jam space, The Temple ✨

Show some love!

NOON - Walks on Nawa performed live at our studio/underground jam space, lovingly named by the community as The Temple.Filmed and edited by Crisparthouse Pro...

We're coming back to India next month!
25/08/2024

We're coming back to India next month!

We are super excited to announce our biggest international lineup for Jazz Weekender since our inception. This year, we’re featuring unmissable acts that are reshaping the future of music.

The lineup has specially been curated to take you on a journey across different sub-genres of jazz, genres that we believe make up the modern-day jazz listening experience, such as neo-soul, R&B, hip-hop, fusion, funk, groove, and more.

Thee Marloes
daoud
Nnavy
NOON
Saskia Laroo
Zeitgeist Freedom
Global Music Institute

We are super proud to present a diverse range of acts at the festival, representing over 15 nationalities making the festival truly international.

Head over to https://jazzweekender.in/ and find out more.

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TOUR DIARIES PT.2 -CAFE BAR MOKKA in Thun, SwitzerlandBig love and respect to our brother Karim for doing the needful - ...
19/08/2024

TOUR DIARIES PT.2 -

CAFE BAR MOKKA in Thun, Switzerland

Big love and respect to our brother Karim for doing the needful - for taking care of us and for also being acting manager in some situations 😉

Lots of love to the entire MOKKA team - sound engineer, accommodation, hospitality, etc. Everything was on point and we are looking forward to bringing NOON back to Thun someday soon! 🤓

Thank you to everyone that showed up for our first ever show in Switzerland, we won't forget y'all ✨


TOUR DIARIES PT.1 -FIMU festival in Belfort, France.Immensely grateful to the entire FIMU team/French Embassy team for g...
30/07/2024

TOUR DIARIES PT.1 -

FIMU festival in Belfort, France.

Immensely grateful to the entire FIMU team/French Embassy team for getting our visas done when there was very little hope.

Putting on such an incredibly large festival that highlights solely non-commercial talents from all over the world is rare these days.

Out of 1349 acts from 87 countries around the world, NOON was chosen as one of the bands to perform for the 37th edition of this festival ✨

Merci beaucoup, FIMU festival! That was an unforgettable experience for us ❤️‍🔥

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