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This recording, taken from a live concert in 1995, is a wonderful collection of music from the Arab Near East performed by virtuoso musicians. The performances are fresh and energetic and the interpertations of the repertoire are exciting. The liner notes are scant and composers whose works are featured are, at times, not even credited at all. A few words about the music, it's creators, the setting in which it was taking place etc. would have been nice but it seems that the producers of the recording were a little clueless on the topic of Arabic and Ottoman music. Nonetheless, for anyone who is interested in Arabic music from the Near East this is a wonderful recording of instrumental music.
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Fantastic repertoire and great performances!
author: James
This is a wonderful live recording of great Arabic/ Turkish classical music. For drummers, this is a textbook of the samaii rhythm featuring some very nice riqq playing.
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Memories of Istanbul
author: Amy
This CD is a catalyst to savoring Turkey in your mind and soul. Absolutely Great!
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These people are fantastic!!!!!!
author: mariesa-lize etienne
I loved them on the Nada compilation cd so much, that I had to look them up. They are so fantastic and in Bustan Abraham as well.
I really was thrilled to find them.
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