Andres Belmonte - Gharbí (2024) [Hi-Res]

MY JOURNEY THROUGH THE ARAB WORLD HAS BEEN ROOTED IN THE WEST (AL GHARB) OF THE MEDITERRANEAN.

From this side of the Mare Nostrum, the Arab world is viewed from a unique perspective. What manifests as the past becomes relevant again in the way we rediscover traditional music. I am the Westerner (Al Gharbí) who travels through the Arab world from Valencia, observes it, cherishes it, and values this Arab heritage that forms part of our culture. Here, we navigate the Mediterranean, from the west (Al Gharb) to the east (A-Xarq) and back, an age-old journey.

Technical Details:

Andrés Belmonte: Nay, duduk, flute, bass flute, and vocals.
Efrén López: Oud, buzuk, and vocals.
Omran Adrah: Qanun.
Ales Cesarini: Double bass.
David Gadea: Percussion.

Andrés Belmonte (1980) studied classical and modern music at the Conservatory of Valencia and Codarts in Rotterdam, respectively. He later specialized in Turkish ney and Ottoman classical music with Ömer Erdoğdular and in Arab ney at the Cairo Conservatory with Mahmoud Kamal and Mohamed Fouda.

As a leader, he has released the recordings Jazz-7 (2007) and Tariq (2019). He collaborates with groups of various styles (jazz, pop, MPB, Latin, classical, early music, and Mediterranean music) and has contributed to around thirty albums.



Tracklist:
1-1. Andres Belmonte, Efren Lopez, David Gadea, Ales Cesarini, Omran Adrah - Albà xarquia (04:44)
1-2. Andres Belmonte, Voro García, Efren Lopez, David Gadea, Ales Cesarini, Victor Belmonte - Suite yemení (07:56)
1-3. Andres Belmonte, Efren Lopez, David Gadea, Ales Cesarini, Omran Adrah - Samai Nahawand (05:11)
1-4. Andres Belmonte, Efren Lopez, David Gadea, Ales Cesarini, Omran Adrah - Quddam rasd (04:33)
1-5. Andres Belmonte, David Gadea - Taqsim bayati (02:36)
1-6. Andres Belmonte, Efren Lopez, David Gadea, Ales Cesarini, Omran Adrah - Al wahid (05:49)
1-7. Andres Belmonte, David Gadea - Sufí balensí (07:26)
1-8. Andres Belmonte - Adhan de batre (04:37)