Seffarine - De Fez a Jerez (2015) lossless

De Fez a Jerez is the debut CD by Moroccan vocalist Lamiae Naki and flamenco guitarist/oud player Nat Hulskamp. The music features a blend of their varying musical backgrounds - Lyrics are sung in Lamiae's native Arabic language (as well as French and Spanish) with accompaniment on oud (an Arabic lute), flamenco guitar, Persian sehter and kamancheh, bass, cajón, and palmas (flamenco hand claps).

The album features five songs recorded in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain in collaboration with legendary flamenco artists such as Tomasa La Macanita, Diego del Morao and Luís de Periquín. Five other songs were recorded in Portland, OR with Persian multi instrumentalist Bobak Salehi, renowned bassists Damian Erskine and Bill Athens and virtuoso percussionist Manavihare Fiaindratovo.

About Seffarine:
Seffarine is a duo formed by Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and oud player/flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp. Their repertoire varies from classical Arabic and Andalusian music to original compositions influenced by the music of widely varying cultures, such as Spanish flamenco, classical Persian music, and American jazz. Seffarine takes its name from the ancient metalworking square in Lamiae's home city of Fes, Morocco. Her family is well known in the Seffarine as master metalworkers continuing the tradition today. The square dates back to the 9th century and is famous for the complex rhythms that can be heard from the blacksmiths' hammers.

with guest artists:
Tomasa La Macanita- voice
Diego del Morao- flamenco guitar
Bobak Salehi- kamancheh, sehtar, violin and tar
Damian Erskine- bass
Bill Athens- bass
Luís de Perikín- percussion
Manavihare Fiaindratovo- percussion
Juan Diego Valencia- palmas
Manuel Makano- palmas

Tracklist:
01. Saghir (Tangos)
02. De Fez a Jerez (Buleria) [feat. Tomasa la Macanita]
03. Une Autre Chance
04. Saqi Al Ma
05. Homenaje a Camaron (feat. Diego del Morao)
06. October
07. Masari
08. Awraq
09. Zagharit
10. Dhakira