Album Notes

COMMUNIQUE#1: (WORLD MUSIC FUSION)

In Communique # 1 Ghazi Abdel Baki sings the poems of classical poet Eliya Abu Madi and modern poet Nizar Kabbani in a form that ranges from Bossa Nova, Samba and Reggae to Gypsy folk, Acid Jazz and Rap.

GHAZI ABDEL BAKI IS A MUSICIAN/COMPOSER/PRODUCER

He co-recorded and co-released (Bare Necessity Crucial, 1994 in New York City) and (Virus Beirut Salsa, 1999 in Beirut). His latest CD release is Communique # 1 . He was part of many bands: Amnesia (Lebanon 1983-1987), Munir Khawli Group (Lebanon 1988 and 1995), Nobody's Fault (New York 1988-1991), Forcado (Lebanon 1992), Bare Necessity (New York, 1993-1995), Ziad Rahbani (Lebanon 1995-1996), Virus (Lebanon 1997-1999).

Ghazi composes music for films and documentaries: Manhattan Magazine (1994), 100% asphalt (2001), Under The shade of the Tree (2002), In the Name of ... (2003), The War Within (2004)

COMMUNIQUE #1 Features:

Guitars, Drums, Voice, Percussions (Ghazi Abdel Baki),Electric Bass (Abboud Saadi), Double Bass (Jack Gregg), Alto, Tenor Sax, Flute (Tom Hornig), Violins, Viola (Claude Shalhoub), Nay, Middle Eastern Flute (Samir Siblini), Mawal Voice partition (Ghada Shbeir), Hammond Organ (Munir Khawli), Rap on For What ( Rayess_bek), Backing Vocals (Loulwa Abdel Baki)