Middle East Contemporary

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    Ziv Ravitz
     
    Images From Home
    This album can be described as cross culture fusion between Israeli folklore, American jazz, north African rhythms and European classical music. Ziv Ravitz's all star band (Avishai Cohen, Omer Klein) share similar background which make this blend possible
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    Christiane Karam & the ZilZALA Ensemble
     
    Songs of the People
    A funky fusion of traditional and contemporary middle eastern, balkan and jazz styles, ranging from soulful & meditative to upbeat and groovy!!
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    Alekos Vretos
     
    Mergin'
    An interesting mix of Arabic and jazz music played by traditional middle eastern instrument vs a jazz rhythm section joined by Latin and Arabic percussion. A mix of musical spices. Enjoy!!
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    Tamer Abu Ghazaleh
     
    Mir'ah
    When light rays are made up of paradox and reflected light rays are made up of missiles, Mir'ah is the mirror.
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    Aziz Maraka
     
    Master Copy
    Rock + Arabic + Jazz = RAZZ
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    Artemis Mourat
     
    Zill Speak - How to Play Finger Cymbals from A(lmee) to Z(ills)
    Learn how to play finger cymbals from a master. Over 70 minutes of instruction, drills and a solo.
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    Mohammed Bahhur
     
    Ashiq
    MODA MUSIC is proud to introduce the latest CD for Mohammed Bahhur. This high energy album offers brand new songs written and composed by some of the most talented minds in the industry. The album was recorded and arranged at MODA MUSIC STUDIOS by Nader Harb. Song entitled "EBKI" was recorded in Egypt by the famous Yehya el Mogi.This long awaited album will sure not let you down. Many styles such as debke, modern and sha3bi are all in this album, enjoy! Visit the the official site at www.mohammedbahhur.com
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    Dariush
     
    Natarsoon
    An intellectual, poignant and emotional pledge to freedom, humanity and the power of love, dedicated to the glorious student movements.
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    Stuart Balcomb
     
    Mythic Journeys
    Multi-ethnic soundtrack for the film.
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    Jacco Muller & Victor Ghannam
     
    Viento Del Desierto
    Spanish flamenco guitar and Middle Eastern Oud.
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    Top Albums

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    Raquy and the Cavemen
    Bewitched
    Explosive Middle-Eastern Drumming and Haunting Enchanted Melodies
    Raquy and the Cavemen of Brooklyn, NY, bring traditional Middle Eastern music and modern drumming to a heady peak. Raquy has travelled to many distant countries including those in the Middle East, Egypt and India, where she has experienced and absorbed vast amounts of musical culture. She uses all this knowledge to bring an amazing act to the stage. Raquy Danzinger performs with the Dumbek (Arabic hand drum) and the Iranian Kamanche, which is much like a violin. Raquy and the Cavemen allow the listener to experience the musical cultures from The Middle East and Egypt and fuse them with Liron Peled's hard rock drumming background. The name Cavemen is appropriate due to the rawness of the beats, and there is also a timeless property to the music that makes it impossible to dislike. The whole experience of the music takes you on a journey to the roots of Middle Eastern drumming and as soon as that kemenche starts flowing the trip goes deeper. Its sound is like a close stare into the eyes and soul of the Middle Eastern culture that lives inside the music. Raquy brings forth the experience of an ancient culture straight to the stage for everyone to reflect, react and rotate to. The love that each band member has for their instrument is especially evident when they are all on stage. They move fluidly to the enchanted drumming and mystical kemenche. Find one of their shows and be enriched, encouraged and energized. They have released 5 CD's: "DUST" (2003), "Jordan" (2005), "'Naked' - 12 Middle Eastern Drum Solos" (2007), "Mischief" (2008) and "Bewitched" (2009). Their music has recieved worldwide radio airplay and been used in many movie soundtracks, dance videos and live theatre and dance performances. They have appeared at Lollapalooza, Central Park Summerstage, FloydFest and PASIC among others. They are performing regularly in the US with occasional tours abroad. Raquy and the Cavemen also give workshops and master classes in Middle-Eastern drumming.
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    Abdel Hazim
    Tribal beats including Hatshepsut
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    Jasmin Jahal
    Ahlam Jasmin
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    Djinn
    The Middle East Side
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    Issa Boulos & Nermin Kaygusuz
    Rif
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      Top Songs

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      1.
      Lucifer Goes to the Circus
      Djinn
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      2.
      Dueling Darbukas
      Raquy and the Cavemen
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      3.
      Caravan
      Raquy and the Cavemen
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      4.
      Eveil / The Awakening
      Hossein Alizadeh, Madjid Khaladj
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      5.
      Chandelle / The Candle
      Hossein Alizadeh, Madjid Khaladj
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      Plainte / The Complaint
      Hossein Alizadeh, Madjid Khaladj
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      Passion / Passion
      Hossein Alizadeh, Madjid Khaladj
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      8.
      Ruisseau / The Stream
      Hossein Alizadeh, Madjid Khaladj
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      Ici-Bas / Here Below
      Hossein Alizadeh, Madjid Khaladj
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      Slow Descent
      Knossos
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