2006-12-11
Traditional Arabic music. ALHAJ plays the “oud,” which is similar to the lute, and is accompanied on this album by Souhail Kaspar, an acclaimed Lebanese percussionist. This is the musical form of “maqam.” Each piece incorporates improvisation followed by a rendition of a distinctive Iraqi tune. p
SOJA
Strength to Survive
Like Listen To
East Of The Sun, and West Of The Moon
STAFF BENDA BILILI
Tres Tres Fort
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Long Walk to Freedom
NATURAL BLACK
Far From Reality
DABY TOURE
Stereo Spirit
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