From Cairo to Copenhagen –
Oriental Mood continues their musical journey
In 2025, Oriental Mood is carrying on their unique musical voyage, bringing a fresh blend of oriental music, flamenco, jazz, and world traditions to new and longtime listeners alike. With over 30 years on stage, the band has cemented its place as one of Scandinavia’s leading acts in oriental fusion — always exploring new sounds while honoring a rich musical heritage.
A musical legacy in constant evolution
In 2023, Oriental Mood toured Egypt with their project “Music Caravan”, performing alongside special guests Fatma Zidan and oud player Bilal Irshed. In September 2024, they returned to the stage at the Maqam Festivalin Copenhagen, captivating audiences with their powerful live shows.
Recent releases
February 2025: Seti 1– a new album pushing their signature fusion of Middle Eastern and Western sounds even further.
(Watch the music video on YouTube: Seti 1 video)
2023: Salam Aleicum– recorded in Denmark and Cairo, featuring Egyptian virtuosos Mostafa Abdl Nabi (violin)and Reda Bedeer (ney flute).
2023: Gaza in my heart & Free Palestine– two singles released as an artistic response to the conflict in Palestine.
All releases can be found on
👉 www.orientalmood.bandcamp.com
Upcoming concerts 2025
Sep 9: Harders,(Folk til Folk) Svendborg
Sep 12:Maqam Festival, Koncertkirken, Copenhagen
Nov 8: Studenterhuset : by Rundetårn, Copenhagen
Oriental Mood 2025 lineup
Lars Bo “Khaled” Kujahn– band leader, qanun, guitar, percussion, composer
Poul J. Knudsen– guitar (known from Flamenco Passion)
Mirwais Fedai– Indian tabla & percussion (known from Mizginand more)
Ole Reimer– trumpet (specialist in Balkan/Klezmer, also with Klesmofobia)
Festival highlights (selected)
International festivals:
Rainforest Festival (Borneo, 2002) · Greenland Tour (2003) · Lahore Festival (Pakistan, 2004) · Oriental Cut Tour (Berlin, Cairo, Damascus, Beirut, 2004) · Tunis Festival (2007) · Banglanatak Festival (Kolkata, 2019) · Cairo Opera (2023)
Danish & Scandinavian festivals:
Roskilde Festival (1998) Images of the Middle East (Copenhagen, 2006) · Go Global (Aalborg, 2008) · Backa Festivalen (Sweden, 2009) · Bornholm Festival (2010) · Maqam Festival (Copenhagen, 2024)
Booking
We are currently booking for autumn 2025 and spring 2026.
For more information or bookings, please contact:
Lars Bo Kujahn
📧 larsbo.kujahn@gmail.com
Links to
Bandcamp :
Ethnocloud :
https://ethnocloud.com/Oriental_Mood/
Soundcloud :
https://soundcloud.com/lbkhaled-oriental-mood
Gatewaymusic :
https://gatewaymusic.dk/kunstner/6924
Youtube :
Booking/Management :
larsbo.kujahn@gmail.com
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