Rizan Said drops third solo album, Ma Waraa Al-Shaabi

Rizan Said released his third solo album, Ma Waraa Al-Shaabi (Beyond Shaabi), on 6 November 2026 through Akuphone. The Syrian keyboard player's new record lands as a full-length on the Paris label.

A review published the same morning credits Said with preserving regional musical traditions by driving them forward. The record follows two prior solo outings and keeps his keyboard at the center of the frame.

The album is out now and streaming, per the label. Said's third solo outing arrives as a full-length on Akuphone, with the release confirmed for 6 November 2026.