Credits:

Baligh Hamdi

Description:

[1] is a masterpiece that combines an electric band sound featuring a horn section and surfy electric guitars on a foundation of R&B rhythms, as well as orchestration. This curious encounter of arabic melody and 60s-70s R&B is sure to enthrall etio jazz fans such as Mulatu Astatuke. The number [2] is an intricate Arabic rhythmic number with a twist-like beat. The song is a fascinating piece with a folk approach to percussion and dramatic strings, interspersed with a cheap and melancholy organ sound that runs in all directions. The percussion-driven variation in [5] features a generous amount of sitar. The Indian exotica sound created from Arabic subjectivity is a must-hear. In [7], the Arabic orchestral sound is backed by distorted electric guitar sounds and solos by accordion and flute, making for a danceable piece.The last song [19] is a cover of the famous song "A Love Poem" by Francis Ray, the pride of France, with a cool arabic taste! This is one of the best songs to enjoy the genius composer's skill. This is one album that world music fans, exotica and lounge fans, and 60's and 70's fans in particular should not miss out on! (2/2)

Tracklisting:

1. GHADA
2. ZABOUR
3. THE WANDERER
4 .MAWAL
5. ENNAI
6. MAWOOD THE BELOVED DATE
7. BAMBAH
8. MUSICAL INTRODUCTION
9. GAZAIRIA
10. CHAKA CHIKO
11. ZAI ELHAWA
12 .SAHARA
13. HANIM
14. NOUSSA
15. ZAMANE
16. ISKANDARANI
17. AMIRA
18. SALAMAT
19. LOVE STORY