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. pTOOTS & THE MAYTALS
Light Your Light
VARIOUS
One World Many Cultures
DENGUE FEVER
Venus On Earth
Various Artists
Kalamazoo Community Rhythm Project
Yoshida Brothers
III
PLAYING FOR CHANGE
Songs Around the World
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