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Dhow Crossing : A Taarab Voyage
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Traditional Zanzibari Taarab, Norwegian folk and western popular music - perfectly fused without changing the wonderful laidback character of the music.
Genre: World: African
Release Date: 2006
A Taarab Voyage Record Label: Kultur & Spetakkel
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Yalaiti 4:13 $0.99
Arebaba Pakistani 5:52 $0.99
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Bintibalady 5:49 $0.99
Watu Wananiuliza 5:47 $0.99
Dulab Bayati 4:22 $0.99
Bånsull 5:28 $0.99
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Album Notes

The "Dhow Crossing" CD is a result of a three year collaboration between students and teachers of DCMA (Zanzibar) and Agder University College (Norway). The musical cross-over project was part of a Norad funded program. Recordings and concerts evolved through exchange visits between both institutions and countries. The result is a new musical landscape that has merged traditional Zanzibari Taarab, Norwegian folk and western popular music - perfectly fused without changing the wonderful laidback character of the music. The CD is available for sale at DCMA and other local retailers in Zanzibar and distributed internationally by Kultur & Spetakkel.

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REVIEWS

wonderful mix of zanzibar and norway
author: svein
The Taarab music is a mix of arab, african and indian influences from trade and cultural exchange along the traditional Dhow trade routes in the Indian Ocean. On this cd a respectful meeting with traditonal norwegian song traditions and modern instruments makes a wonderful crossover music. The production is really tasty and the songs emotional impact is enhanced by the vital and delicate arrangements. A cd you should not miss....
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