From Beirut to West Philadelphia, Bass Dropper Hello Psychaleppo Tells Story of Syrian Loss Through Music

In many ways, electronic music producer and self-described “Arab bass dropper” Samer Saim Eldahr, who goes by the stage name Hello Psychaleppo, has a typical Syrian story. More than a decade ago, after the start of the war in Syria, he left his hometown of Aleppo for Beirut, and has relocated numerous times since. But that might be the only typical thing about Eldahr, 35. Today, the musician draws large, international crowds has booked shows in Paris, Berlin, Beirut, and Osnabrück, Germany. And he is slated to share a West Philadelphia stage on Saturday, August 10 with renowned Sudanese band Alsarah & The Nubatones.