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. pToumast
Ishumar
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Ilembe - Honoring Shaka Zulu
YOUSSOU N'DOUR
Rokka Mi Rokka (Give and Take)
John Brown’s Body
- Amplify
STAFF BENDA BILILI
Tres Tres Fort
GORAN IVANOVIC GROUP
Self-titled
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