Aman Aman - ARABETIKO

https://gharamophone.com/2021/07/27/sariza-epreuve-mihna-polydor-1938/

Sariza - Épreuve - "Mihna" (Polydor, 1938)

Palestine is a beautiful ancient land of faith where conflict appears to overshadow its creative voices. This unique Rough Guide explores the diverse and wonderful array of music that springs out of adversity and expresses the deep roots of Palestinian identity.

For more information, visit: www.worldmusic.net/palestine

This essential compilation includes voices of Palestinians who live in the occupied Palestinian territories, Israel, and in the diaspora: music is one of the ways in which Palestinians communicate their identity no matter where they are. 

Toot Ard are a roots reggae band from the Golan Heights. Their lyrics deal with universal themes: ‘about going back to nature, on the disappearance of national borders and about the idea of freedom’. Jowan Safadi is an avant-garde rocker from Nazareth who makes ‘Hafla (Party) Rock’ but here jams on an African blues feel. Khalas are a full-fat heavy metal band and ramp it up on ‘Badek Zafi’ with thrashing guitars and a sufi-inspired ney. 

Amal Murkus’ distinctive hazy vocal and passionate style is inspired by the folk music of her beloved homeland and by the great classical divas of Arabic music. Amal features again on atmospheric track ‘If I Could Go Back In Time’ with the most highly-profiled Palestinian hip-hop collective DAM. Sanaa Moussa’s ‘Wea’younha’ is inspired by Palestinian songs that date all the way back to the Ottoman period. Haya Zaatry works on a more acoustic flex on the gentle guitar-led ‘Manakir’. 

Oud maestro Hosam Hayek is heard on ‘Give Me The Flute’ taken from his album Stranger In My Homeland. Awan Group features an oud alongside violin and percussion on ‘Nahawand’. Le Trio Jourban also underline the importance of the oud in Palestinian music on the driving track ‘Nawwâr’. 

Shadi Zaqtan’s thoughtful contribution ‘Fi Ballad’ angles towards a more pop feel. Swinging ‘Ya Ktabna’ is contributed by Momken Band. Futuristic sharp-edged track ‘Tojann’ is by jazz guitarist and composer Michel Sajrawy from Nazareth and is his interpretation of a style he coins ‘Arab-bop’. 

Palestine is a land with a uniquely scarred history and its creative voices are often overlooked in the reportage of its crises. This Rough Guide celebrates the passion and diversity of today’s thriving music scene. 

Amal Murkus: Doq (taken from The Rough Guide To Palestine)

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from Debut Album "Resonance/Dissonance" Nawa Recordings NAWA001
http://www.khyamallami.com/site/resonance-dissonance/#.VpYVezbuDuE

"Resonance/Dissonance is a complete work, a whole. Musically, it is based on the concept of Maqam (the modal system of Middle Eastern music), seemingly stark and simple yet overtly complex.
Unusual approaches to the Maqams combine with original, highly structured and detailed “composed-improvisations”. Recurring themes and melodic shapes render a cohesive narrative, accented by a sensitive dynamic and rhythmic outbursts using unusual rhythmic cycles. All of which intertwine around complete compositions and a dark rendition of the traditional Iraqi Maqam Nawa.
Conceptually, it is filtered through a life in London influenced by myriad figures; the work of C.G. Jung, the mysticism of Jorge Luis Borges, the independence and forward thinking of Frank Zappa, and Secret Chiefs 3, the ingenuity of various masters of Middle Eastern music such as Hossein Ali Zadeh, Naseer Shamma and Riyadh al-Sunbati.
Mystical in its lucidity and abstract in its poetry, Resonance/Dissonance is unique, soulful, beautiful, dark, heavy and hopeful all at once."

Khyam Allami


Khyam Allami - An Alif An Apex

I put the magical #yasmine_hamdan with some #bonobo beats to make my first experience! 

Salma in the Sky

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LP + DL and a limited coloured vinyl edition:
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Miracles Of The Seven Dances Vinyl Masters

RMLP 004 - Hany Mehanna - The Miracles Of The Seven Dances - Dala'

From Radio Martiko's next compilation "Zamaan Ya sukkar - Exotic Love songs and Instrumentals from the Egyptian Sixties.

Pre-order your copy here (DL+LP+limited edition):
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RMLP005 Zamaan Ya Sukkar - Al Thoulathy Al Mareh - Asmar Ya Sukkar

https://gharamophone.com/2019/12/31/lili-boniche-pourquoi-tu-ne-maimes-pas-%d8%b9%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%b4-%d9%85%d8%a7-%d8%aa%d8%ad%d8%a8%d9%86%d9%8a%d8%b4-pacific-c-1950/

Lili Boniche - علاش ما تحبنيش - Pourquoi Tu Ne M'aimes Pas (Pacific, c. 1950)

https://gharamophone.com/2020/04/03/lili-boniche-carmelita-pacific-c-1950/

Lili Boniche - Carmelita (Pacific, c. 1950)

One of Nashaz's signature extended compositions, the main theme is based on the 10/8 Iraqi rhythm known as Jurjina, with a saxophone solo and middle section using the 4/4 dance rhythm commonly known as Baladi. The trumpet responses in the middle section are a typical feature of Arabic music, called "lazimat".

Jurjina

Guest selector WoMu Vin (@WorldMusicVinyl) is back with an all Algerian Chaabi selection.

Here are his notes: This mix is named after Café Malakoff of the Casbah of Algiers which was considered the prime meeting venue for the most prominent Chaabi artists of 20th century Algeria. In fact, in its heyday it was owned by the most influential Chaabi master of his time, the legendary Hadj Mohammed El Anka, who was nicknamed "The Cardinal" (of Algerian Chaabi).

The mix features several legendary Algerian Chaabi artists including Hadj Mohammed El Anka, Dahmane El Harrachi, Boudjemaa El Ankis (whose picture appears on the artwork of this mix), El Hachemi Guerouabi, Abdelkader Chaou, Amar Ezzahi and Amar Laachab.
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Another legendary Algerian Chaabi artist/songwriter/composer who should certainly be mentioned in this mix's notes is Mahboub Bati, the man who wrote and composed some of the biggest hits of the names mentioned above (with the exception of El Anka and Dahmane), many of which are featured in this mix; undoubtedly the leading moderniser of Algerian Chaabi in the second half of the 20th century.

All tracks were recorded from vinyl and cleaned up digitally to improve the poor mastering and/or pressing quality of some of the records; a time consuming task that was completely worth the effort given how great I think those tracks are.

I hope you'll enjoy a track or two!"

TPS 040 - CAFÉ MALAKOFF - Algerian Chaabi selection

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We try to dig deep into the vaults of our rich musical past, by collecting and digitising old records, cassettes and reels from worldwide regions. Our label is especially focused on reviving and (re-)releasing the best material we select during our digging actions, thanks to all the artists, labels, institutions, collectors and archivists, who are helping us by giving access to their collections. Discover our releases and many hours of authentic grooves and tunes from near and far away countries here, on our Soundcloud. Our shows from home mixing sessions and live DJ sets are mostly very eclectic and intending to be mind-opening. We are happy to share great music which has stayed under the radar, since it was never available on digital streaming platforms. Please understand that we keep the track lists hidden due to licensing work and agreements with the right holders. Enjoy!

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