Atef Swaitat, Abu Ali - Palestinian Dabka Field Recordings (2025)

The reissue of the "Palestinian Bedouin Psychedelic Dabka Archive" presents a unique collection of 1970s field recordings capturing wedding celebrations across the Galilee. The focus is on Bedouin musicians Atef Swaitat and Abu Ali, whose performance of traditional dabke on the yarghul and darbuka possesses a potent hypnotic energy. Despite the absence of modern electronic instrumentation, the recordings resonate with contemporary relevance, evoking psychedelic forms of dance music. This archive serves as a vital testament to Palestinian musical heritage, characterized by technical virtuosity and profound emotional intensity.

Tracklist:
01-01 Atef Swaitat, Abu Ali - Palestinian Psychedelic 1970s Dabka Field Recording [23:17]
01-02 Atef Swaitat, Abu Ali - Palestinian Psychedelic 1970s Dabka Field Recording Pt. II [23:16]