VA - The Rough Guide to Arabic Jazz (2014)

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Title: The Rough Guide to Arabic Jazz
Year Of Release: 2014
Label: World Music Network
Genre: Jazz, World
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue, log)
Total Time: 105:30
Total Size: 574 MB
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Tracklist:

CD1
01. Ibrahim Maalouf - Nomade Slang (06:05)
02. Renaud Garcia-Fons - Sinai (04:33)
03. Rabih Abou-Khalil - A Better Tomorrow (06:43)
04. Omar Faruk Tekbilek - Dark Eyes (04:46)
05. Le Trio Joubran - Masar (04:54)
06. Rima Khcheich - Harrama El-Nawma (04:48)
07. Ahmad Kaabour - Abou Afif (03:56)
08. Joseph Tawadro - Forbidden Fruit (07:07)
09. Daramad - Tigris Eye (06:18)
10. Maurice El Medioni, Roberto Rodriguez - Ana Ouna (09:00)

CD2
11. Hijaz - Hems (06:23)
12. Hijaz - Sidi Bou Said (04:08)
13. Hijaz - Leaving Adana (06:05)
14. Hijaz - Mr. J.P.S. (05:32)
15. Hijaz - Ila Sadiqui (11:03)
16. Hijaz - Meltemia (05:44)
17. Hijaz - Hafla (02:55)
18. Hijaz - Chemsi (05:36)

Jazz improvisation, syncopated beats and counter-culture attitudes have been swinging in the Arab world since the early twentieth century. This Rough Guide explores today's thriving scene, revealing how blending jazz and Arabic music has created the most beautiful of musical concoctions.
Bonus CD by Hijaz - 'Chemsi'

Hijaz was formed by Tunisian master oud player Moufadhel Adhoum and pianist Niko Deman,and their album 'Chemsi', meaning 'sun', reflects the beauty and warmth of these stunning compositions.