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Vasco Hernández: Luz de Otra Manera

1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-05-28

Tracks: Algarabías [Rejoicing]; Luz de Otra Manera [A Different Kind of Light]; Cal y Arena [Lime and Sand]; Silencio [Silence]; Playa de Las Piedras [Beach of Stones]; Casa de Papel [Paper House]; Agua...
Artists: Vasco Hernández

Vasco Hernandez is currently one of the most promising talents of the new flamenco guitar. Originally influenced by the gypsy culture of his childhood neighborhood,...continue...
Audio Mixer: Tiago Inuit.

Liner Note Authors: Diz Heller; Vasco Hernández.

Recording information: Quinta Pata, Lisbon.

Photographers: Luis Trancoso; Hugo Malainho....continue...

Various Artists: Celtic Brittany

1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-05-28

Tracks: Quand La Ville Dort - Dan Ar Braz; Suite Vannetaise I: Hanter-Dro Et Dans Klam, II: Kas Abarh - Le Bagad Du Moulin Vert; Frégate de Paimboeuf, La - Tonnerre De Brest; Si J'ai Le Courage - Yvon E...
Artists: Various Artists

This collection of Celtic music from Brittany features the most famous artist from the region: Dan Ar Braz, Tonnerre de Brest, Yvon Etienne, Pierrick Lemou,...continue...
Liner Note Author: Jean Foucher.

Translator: Diz Heller.

To those removed from it, the Celtic culture and its music invariably conjure up predictable images of lush green Irish landscape...continue...

Zíngaros: Gitango

1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-05-28

Tracks: Orientes; Kakó Si So Sam; Gitangueando; Tutti Frutti; Espera, La; Ojos Negros; Seven Sisters; Sara Patria; Czarda de Monti; Peter; Limonchiki; Río de Horo; Sírba Katoomba
Artists: Zíngaros

Gypsy meets tango in this release of fiery Romani and Russian instrumental pieces. The euphoria of gypsy music blends with the melancholy and nostalgia of...continue...
Personnel: Alejandro Montero (vocals, guitar, balalaika, bouzouki); David Macchione (vocals, violin, percussion); Alexander Garate (accordion).

Audio Mixer: Mariano Morcos.

Recording inf...continue...

Deben Bhattacharya: Sufi Songs of Love from India and Iran

1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-03-26

Tracks: Lamhat Akhiri Mere [I Am Speaking My Final Words As My Time is Coming To Its End]; Gam Sabhi Raahte [My Sorrow Turns Into Joy]; Ham Gulame Khwaja [O Khwaja, I Am Wholly At Your Service]; Muqam-I-Baha...
Artists: Deben Bhattacharya

'Sufi songs from India and Iran' contains field recordings of traditional Sofi music made in 1955, 1979 and 1999....continue...
Liner Note Authors: Deben Bhattacharya; Diz Heller.

Photographer: Deben Bhattacharya....continue...

Elemotho: My Africa

1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-03-26

Tracks: Kgala Namib; Neo; Bona; Hola-Gola; System Is a Joke, The; Ke Nako; Didi Mala; Bright Sun; Sheshaba; Mabu Xu?; Mosiele; Vida aka Life, La; Dose of Reality, A; Sweet; My Africa; Better Days
Artists: Elemotho

Namibian-born Elemotho presents a remarkable album of original songs, sung in his native tongue, Setswana, English and other Namibian languages. His music has a touch...continue...
Personnel: Samuel Batola (guitar); Paulina Loubnina (flute); Ermelinda Thataone (rainsticks, shaker, background vocals); Manda Saize (percussion).

Liner Note Author: R.G. Mosimane.

Recor...continue...

Bishwo Shahi: Folk Songs And Soundscapes From Nepal

1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-02-26

Tracks: Tashi Tashi; Purbeli; Namo Buddha Mela; Realisation [Vocal Version]; Return of the Caravan; Om Tare Tu Tare; Bazaar; Realisation; Dhyan [Meditation]
Artists: Bishwo Shahi

Bishwo Shahi presents a mix of contemplative, traditional folk songs and relaxing, meditative soundscapes from Nepal. This album includes original field recordings from Nepal, representing...continue...
Audio Mixer: Bishwo Shahi.

Liner Note Author: Miriam Nelken.

Recording information: Opus Studio, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Photographer: Jagadish Shahi.

Translators: Diz Heller; Ut...continue...

Hossam Ramzy & His Egyptian Ensemble/Hossam Ramzy: The Best of Abdul Halim Hafiz

1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-02-26

Tracks: Bahlam Beek [I'm Dreaming About You]; Oqbalal Yom Miladak [May You Attain the Same Happiness]; Olulu [Please Tell Her the Truth]; Ganalhawa [Love Has Come Our Way]; Khusara Khusara [What a Loss]; Asm...
Artists: Hossam Ramzy & His Egyptian Ensemble/Hossam Ramzy

Hossam Ramzy presents very danceable renditions of six of the most popular songs of Abdul Halim Hafiz, who was beloved and revered by everyone throughout...continue...
Personnel: Mamdouh el Gebaly (oud); Dr. Reda Ragab, Dr. Saad Mohammed Hassan, Dr. Saaid El Asabgy, Dr. Omar Farahat (violin); Dr. Mahmoud Effat (nay); Walid Fayed Mohammed Fayed (keyboards); Nadia Nam...continue...

Ipelegeng Ensemble/Serankure Music Arts: Master Drummers of Africa

1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-02-26

Tracks: Wawa-Nko; Djola; Kopano; Meropa Le Di Kota; Mthandazo; Tsie; Malowe; Dikosha; Thulani; Mona; Meropa Ya Ba Dimo; Leato; Do it; Imbizo; Nzomba; (Interlude) Wawa-Nko Children's Dance/Imbizo, Pt. 2
Artists: Ipelegeng Ensemble/Serankure Music Arts

Master drummers from the Lotlamoreng Cultural Village near Mafikeng (Northwest Province of South Africa) together with Dingane Lelokoane, Mona (Paul) Mashinini and others play a...continue...
Recording information: Decibel Studios, Johannesburg; Ipelegene Centre, Soweto, South Africa; Mafikeng, Northwest Province, South Africa....continue...

Deben Bhattacharya: The Music of Uzbekistan: Field Recordings By Deben Bhattacharya

1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-02-26

Tracks: Yolgiz [Loneliness]; Gidjak; Morning in the Desert; Chang Melody; Music for Algeria; Soky Nomay Bayat/Ufary Bayat; Tanbur; Rohat [Pleasure]; Chang Dozy Bayat; Kany [Which Place]; Usul; Gidjak and Sur...
Artists: Deben Bhattacharya

Uzbekistan was the half-way point of the fabled "Silk Road" from the Mediterranean to Xian in China. The music, which was recorded in 1970 in...continue...
Liner Note Authors: Diz Heller; Jharna Bose Bhattacharya.

Photographer: Deben Bhattacharya.

An album culled from the recordings made by the late ethnomusicologist Deben Bhattacharya duri...continue...

Rubinstein Klezmer Project: Fiddler on the Road

1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-02-26

Tracks: Tants Yidelekh, Tants!; Hey Klezmorim; Odessa Bulgar; Para Noche De Alhad/Bembasa; Bulgar From Kishinev; Eli Eli Lama Azavtani; Ocho Candelas; Poco Le Das, La Mi Consuegra; Hava Nagila; Hevenu Shalom...
Artists: Rubinstein Klezmer Project

The Rubinstein Klezmer Project presents a selection of energetic and popular Klezmer, Ladino and Balkan instrumental pieces and songs including arrangements of the popular "Hava...continue...
Personnel: Thomas Yehuda Kolonomos (vocals, piano); Ya'akov Rubinstein (violin); Almir Meskovic (accordion).

Audio Mixers: Ya'akov Rubinstein; Sasa Karabatak; Darko Kikas.

Liner Note Aut...continue...

Tango Siempre: Tangled

1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-02-26

Tracks: Choclo, El; Places; Tango Marica; Luz Y Sombra; Tangled; Oblivion; Duel; Celtic Feast; Llanto De Amor; Trampera, La; Sweet Clarity; A Media Luz; Lavengro; Silueta Porteña
Artists: Tango Siempre

A wide variety of excellent Tango music including two new pieces by Pablo Ziegler (Astor Piazzolla's pianist) and an outstanding new piece by Huw Warren....continue...
Personnel: Ros Stephen (violin); Pete Rosser (accordion, bandoneon); Jonathan Taylor (piano); Kylie Davies (double bass).

Audio Mixer: Kevan Gallagher.

Liner Note Author: Tango Siempre....continue...

Mariachi Sol de Mexico: Viva Mexico

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-11-13

Tracks: Culebra [Son Jalisciense], La; Caballito [Son Jalisciense], El; Jarabe Tapatío [Jarabe], El; Jesucita En Chihuahua [Polka]; Cielo Rojo [Huapango]; Bamba [Son Veracruzano], La; Vieja [Son Veracru...
Artists: Mariachi Sol de Mexico

This project showcases the range of mariachi styles with a sampling from that lively, festive, romantic genre. Examples range from the jarocha danced by the...continue...
Personnel: Hugo Huesca (vocals, guitar, harp, violin); Margarita Bauche (vocals, guitar); Aaron Vega (vocals, requinto, vihuela); Diego Rosas (vocals); Joaquin Jarquin (guitar); Saul Rodriguez (violin...continue...

Osvaldo Chacón: Salsa Timba

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-11-13

Tracks: Bimbón [Timba/Soca/Rap]; Voy a Entrar [Timba/Reggae]; Ando Buscando [Son]; Si Me Dejas [Timba/Balada]; Socala [Soca]; Heiero [Timba/Afro]; Forever Cha-Cha [Cha-Cha-Cha]; Conmigo O Con Él [T...
Artists: Osvaldo Chacón

Osvaldo Chacón, a rising star of the Cuban salsa timba scene, is swiftly becoming known as "the voice of Timba." Before breaking off to present...continue...
Composer: Osvaldo Chacón.

Personnel: Osvaldo Chacón (vocals); Policarpo "Polo" Tamayo (flute); David Suarez (saxophone); Julio Padron (trumpet); Juan Carlos (trombone); David Alfaro (...continue...

Various Artists: Calming World Lullabies

2 CD / Arc Music / 2012-11-13

Tracks: Cuddles - Charlie McMahon & Gondwana; Helele Mama [Oh Mama] - Iyasa; Christ Child's Lullaby - Harpers Hall; Tussa Lulla [Sing to Sleep] - Kurbits; Hawaiian Lullaby - Harry Kalapana; Erev Shel Shoshan...
Artists: Various Artists

This beautiful selection of traditional lullabies and songs from across the globe were carefully selected to calm the minds and souls of little ones. Instrumental...continue...
Liner Note Author: Diz Heller.

Recording information: Sikkim.

Translator: Diz Heller....continue...

Custódio Castelo: Inventus *

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-11-13

Tracks: In-quietude; Sobre Lisboa; In Agradecimento Miss Morna 1941-08-27; Fan Fado; In Agradecimento Fado 1933-11-21; Takeoff, The; O Encantador de Tristezas: 1ø Andamento (Movement): N'aldeia/2&osla...
Artists: Custódio Castelo

Custódio Castelo is the world's leading player of Portuguese fado guitar, the instrument that helped make the fado genre the masthead of Portugal's musical heritage....continue...
Personnel: Custódio Castelo (guitar); José Manuel Neto (guitar); Miguel Carvalhinho (10-string guitar); Vaiss Dias (classical guitar, cavaquinho); Jorge Fernando, José Elmiro Nunes, Car...continue...

Ana Alcaide: La Cantiga del Fuego

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-11-13

Tracks: El Pozo Amargo; Baila Donde El Mar; La Cantiga del Fuego-El Viaje; Luna Sefardita; Khun Caravan; La Reina Ester; En El Jardín de la Reina; El Agua Del Río; La Cantiga del Fuego-La Canci...
Artists: Ana Alcaide

While carving out her path as a performer and composer Ana Alcaide has also played a pioneering role in introducing and popularizing the nyckelharpa in...continue...
Audio Mixer: Juan Manuel Castro Prieto.

Liner Note Author: Ana Alcaide.

Recording information: Audio Active Estudio, San Martin De Valdeiglesias, Madr (11/2011-01/2012).

Photograp...continue...

Ceumar: Dindinha

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-10-30

Tracks: Banzo; Outra Era; Dindinha; O seu olhar; Onde qué; Boi de Haxixe; Rosa Maria; Gira de Meninos; Achou!; Boca da Noite; Jabuticaba Total; Alguém Total; As Perigosas; Girias do Norte; Lenha na...
Artists: Ceumar

Joy, Sorrow, passion and every day life are represented by traditional and contemporary Brazilian songs. Ceumar creates a fascinating and pleasing fusion of Brazilian folk...continue...
Liner Note Authors: Diz Heller; Ben Mendes; Ceumar.

Recording information: Bebop Studio, Sao Paulo, Brazil; FECAP Theater, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Mega Studio; Studio Mosca, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Wah-W...continue...

Perunika Trio: A Bright Star Has Risen *

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-10-30

Tracks: Snoshti Sum Minal, Kuzum Elenke (Last Night); Ta Ne Se Si, Mome, Naspalo (Girl You Haven't Slept Enough); Rano Mi E More (Early Sunrise); Tri Byulbyula Peyat (Three Nightingales); Na Horoto (Village ...
Artists: Perunika Trio

Following their critically acclaimed "Introducing Perunika Trio" debut, the group presents "A Bright Star Has Risen" - a release of traditional Bulgarian songs sung with...continue...
Audio Mixer: Jeremy Birchall.

Liner Note Author: Eugenia Georgieva.

Recording information: Sounds Special.

Translators: Diz Heller; Ute Entwistle.

The second album from thr...continue...

Amália Rodrigues: The Queen of Fado, Vol. 2

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-10-30

Tracks: Eu Queiria Cantar-Te Um Fado [I Want To Sing You A Fado]; Cuidado Coraçao [Heart Under Caution]; Malmequer Pequenino [Little Chrysanthemum]; Cama De Piedra [The Bed of Stone], La; Confesso [I Do...
Artists: Amália Rodrigues

Amalia Rodriguez has had a prolific career spanning more than fifty years. The Queen of Fado presents more of her greatest hits and most popular...continue...
Liner Note Author: Diz Heller.

Translators: Diz Heller; Jeannine Blanpain....continue...

Juanjo Lopez Vidal: Tango De Bute

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-10-30

Tracks: Uno; A Un Semejante; Tinta Roja; Sueño De Barrilete; Rubí; Chiquilín De Bachín; Ultimo Round, El; Jacinto Chiclana; Melodía De Arrabal; Por Una Cabeza; Volver; Cambalache
Artists: Juanjo Lopez Vidal

Joy, sorrow, passion and every day life are represented by traditional and contemporary Brazilian songs. Ceumar creates a fascinating and pleasing fusion of Brazilian folk...continue...
Personnel: Juanjo Lopez Vidal (vocals); Carlos Guillermo Buono (bandoneon); Juan Alberto Pugliano (piano); Daniel Cucci (double bass).

Audio Mixer: Juan Jose Lopez.

Liner Note Author: Ju...continue...

Various Artists: Gaelic Ireland

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-10-30

Tracks: Dúlamán; Sliabh Geal gCua Na Féile - Kevin Conneff; Taimse 'Im Chodladh; Na Ceannabháin Bhána; Aisling Gheal - Diarmuid O Súlleabháin; Sliabh Na MBan - Brendan Begl...
Artists: Various Artists

Compiled by John O'Regan, Gaelic songs from Ireland are presented a cappella and accompanied in traditional and modern arrangements. Also included with the CD is...continue...
Liner Note Author: John O'Regan.

Translator: Diz Heller....continue...

Hüseyin Türkmenler: Turkish Bellydance: Desert Night Dance

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-10-30

Tracks: Çöl Geceleri Dansi [Desert Night Dance]; Bir Zamanlar Bir Yar Vardi [Once I Had a Darling...]; Kasik Oyun Havasi [Spoon Dance]; Söyleyin Yildizlar Sevgilim Nerde [All You Stars!]; Ille...
Artists: Hüseyin Türkmenler

This new release of original belly dance music from Turkey is played on traditional instruments such as the saz, kanun, darbouka, bendir, and finger cymbals....continue...
Personnel: Hüseyin Türkmenler (saz, finger cymbals); Naci Göçen (kanun); Ercüment Ibrahim (violin); Ümit Tezcan (keyboards); Kaan Yilmaz (bendir); Sadie Marquardt (dancer...continue...

Various Artists: Best of Buena Vista

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-10-30

Tracks: A Buena Vista - Soneros de Verdad; Changüi a Revé - Soneros de Verdad; Chan Chan - Compay Segundo; Como Mi Son - Jose Artemio "Maracaibo" Castañeda; Con la Espuela - Raúl Planas; ...
Artists: Various Artists

Featuring original members of the Buena Vista Social Club, this selection of the best of Buena Vista includes tracks such as "Chan Chan," "A Buena...continue...
Editor: Diz Heller.

Translator: Ute Entwistle.

Arc Music's 2012 compilation Best of Buena Vista rounds up 18 recordings from musicians who earned popularity as part of the landmark album...continue...

Groupe Sidi Mimoun/Groupe Ben Souda/Ben Souda: Moroccan Gypsies

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-10-30

Tracks: Beshmellah Bdina; Mimouna; Farhat Allika; Guebahi; Rihlat Essayf; Achraka Nour; El Gauzia; Guafla; Lemjarrad/Maoussin Lehsad; Marhba Belarssane; Moussa Bahri; Marhabat
Artists: Groupe Sidi Mimoun/Groupe Ben Souda/Ben Souda

Moroccan musicians Sidi Mimoun and Ben Souda belong to the most impressive examples of the living North American traditions. Call-and-response paired with the earthy sounds...continue...
Audio Mixers: Mr. Ibrahim; Chalf Hassan.

Liner Note Author: Diz Heller.

Recording information: Sama Master S.a.r.l., Casablanca, Morocco.

Photographer: Chalf Hassan.

Transl...continue...

Queen's Royal Pipers: Best of Scottish Pipes & Drums

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-10-30

Tracks: Welcoming Set: Scotland the Brave/Badge of Scotland/The Atholl Highlanders/Bonny Galloway; Burns Country: The Corn Riggs/A Man's a Man/My Love She's But a Lassie Yet/There Was a Lad/The Corn Riggs; J...
Artists: Queen's Royal Pipers

The Queen's Royal Pipers present an assortment of instrumental pipe and drum music composed by Scottish musicians, taking you on a journey through Scotland....continue...
The Queen's Royal Pipers includes: Angus MacDonald, J.M. Banks.

Liner Note Author: Jim Banks.

Recording information: Dash Studios, London, UK.

Photographer: Jim Banks....continue...

Re-Orient/Baluji Shrivastav: Indian World Music Fusion: Seven Steps to the Sun

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-10-30

Tracks: Voices of the Past; Rendezvous With Rama; Nartaki; Little Blue Bird; Seven Steps To the Sun; Bulbulblues; Saraswati; Ila's Dance; Forest River; Leela; Pushpanjali; Shifting Sands; Gathering Spirits; ...
Artists: Re-Orient/Baluji Shrivastav

World music fusion brings multiple cultures together - Indian and Western musical cultures in this release, specifically. A unique display of instruments such as the...continue...
Re-Orient: Baluji Shrivastav (vocals, sitar, pakhavaj, dilruba, ghatam, darbuka, ghupi, swarmandal, naal, tabla, bulbutarang, percussion); Chris Conway (vocals, acoustic & electric 9-string guitars, h...continue...

London Jewish Male Choir: S'u Sh'orim

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-09-25

Tracks: S'u Sh'orim; Esso Enai; V'hu Rachum; Shuvi Nafshi; Uv'nochu Yomar; Bendigamus; Durme; La Vida Do Por El Raqui; Boch Rabeinu; V'al Kulom; Mashiach (Ani Ma'amin); Aley Givah; Tzena; Al Sfat Yam Kineret...
Artists: London Jewish Male Choir

London Jewish Male Choir presents regaling performances of classic cantorial and liturgical songs, Sephardic (Judeo-Spanish) songs, Chassidic pieces and modern Israeli compositions. Extensive informat...continue...
Audio Mixer: Erik Jordan.

Liner Note Authors: Diz Heller; Dan Jacobs.

Recording information: Phoenix Sound Studios, Wembley, England (05/2002)....continue...

Isla St. Clair: The Voice of Scotland

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-09-25

Tracks: When the Pipers Play; Amazing Grace; Jacobite Medley; Ae Fond Kiss; Flowers of the Forest; Boatman, The; Mouth Music; Border Widows Lament; Ticonderoga; Land O' the Leal; Land O' the Leal; Muir of Cu...
Artists: Isla St. Clair

Isla St Clair is one of Scotland's most popular traditional singers and has gained international acclaim for her pure and distinctive voice. Arc Music releases...continue...
Liner Note Author: Patrick King.

Translators: Diz Heller; Ute Entwistle....continue...

Rash Behari Datta: Master of the Indian Sitar

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-09-25

Tracks: Raga Bilaskhani Todi; Raga Mishra-Bhairavi
Artists: Rash Behari Datta

Personnel: Rash Behari Datta (sitar); Vishnu "Sanju" Sahai (tabla).

Recorded at ARC Music Studios, East Grinstead, England in July 1998. Includes liner notes by Rash Behari Datta.

Person...continue...

Various Artists: Most Beautiful Songs from Israel

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-09-25

Tracks: Lcha Dodi - Shir; Mi Yitneni Of [Who Will Give Me Wings] - The Burning Bush; Nigun Atik - Effi Netzer; Kinder Jorn - Yaacov Shapiro; Shema Israel [Listen Israel] - Ayalot Hanegev; Vu Bistu Geven - Ya...
Artists: Various Artists

A wonderful representative cross section of songs from Israel....continue...
Liner Note Author: Diz Heller.

Photographers: Simon Foto; Haim Algranati.

Translator: Diz Heller....continue...

Ternipe (Gypsy Music): Hungarian Gypsy Music

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-08-28

Tracks: Lungoj O Drom [Long Way]; Lina; Muri Cini Papusha [My Darling]; Sas Man Döla [God, I Had..]; Phen Tu Mange [Tell Me...]; Sakoneske [To Everybody]; E Shukar Romnji [A Beautiful Woman]; Bilako Na ...
Artists: Ternipe (Gypsy Music)

Formed in 1989, the Hungarian Gypsy group Ternipe has been painting a picture of Gypsy life through music for many years. Together they now present...continue...
Personnel: Istvan Farkas (vocals, guitar, mandolin); Tibor Bango (vocals, guitar); Béla Lakatos (vocals, whistle); Maria Balogh, Tunde Balogh (vocals); Róbert "Harcsa" Farkas (lute, violin, ...continue...

Dwyn Mugge: Oktoberfest

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-08-28

Tracks: D'Wyn Mugge-Polka; Bosilecky Valcik [Waltz]; Morgen-Polka; Moje Ceska Vlast [Waltz]; Jihomoravska [Polka]; Kmotrenka [Polka]; Mam's [Waltz]; Prerovanka [Polka]; Faschingsländer [Waltz]; Az Se Bu...
Artists: Dwyn Mugge

October swiftly approaches, and what Oktoberfest celebration is complete without celebratory, often raucous, music? For the perfect complement to your stein of Spaten, horn of...continue...
Personnel: Eric Hiebel, Vincent Staedel, Vincent Weureuther (trumpet); Patrick Spielmann (tuba); Valentin Weureuther (drums).

Audio Mixer: Guy Tourville.

Liner Note Authors: Dwyn Mugge; ...continue...

Ez-Zouhour: Music of Tunisia

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-08-28

Tracks: Sidi Mansour/Baba Bahri [Percussion] [Mr. Mansour/Father Bahri]; Ordhouni Zouz Sbaya [Meeting Two Girls]; Ya Zin Al Sahra [Beautiful Sahara]; Sidi Bou Said [Name of the Most Beautiful Old Town in Tun...
Artists: Ez-Zouhour

The beauty of Tunisia is well known to travelers, but the richness of her culture may not be as universally recognized. To that point, Ez-Zouhour...continue...
Personnel: Imed Ben Hassine (vocals, oud, violin); Alisar Osman (vocals); Mohsen Shaltout (violin); Ahmed Khashaba (nay); Bernd Satzinger (double bass); Arbi Ben Youssef, Raouf Kahouli (bendir, tar, b...continue...

Rafa El Tachuela: Flamenco Rumba Guitarras

1 CD / Arc Music / 2012-08-28

Tracks: Para Mis Amigos; Girasol; Saludando; Sonoridad; Mármol Y Granito; Morena; En La Calle; Rosal; Jardines Andaluzes; Zalamería; Agua Clara; Yerba Buena; Chafarrinónes Flamencas; Brisa Cal...
Artists: Rafa El Tachuela

Flamenco is at its spiciest with the wildly popular Rumba style. Rhythms stomp and whirl and excite the ears, whether through a furious guitarra solo,...continue...
Personnel: Rafa El Tachuela (flamenco guitar); Pablo Cárcamo (drums, percussion); Hossam Ramzy (percussion); La Moraima (palmas).

Audio Mixers: Pablo Cárcamo; Rafa El Tachuela.
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Hossam Ramzy: Hossam Ramzy's Bellydance Workshop

2 CD / Arc Music / 2012-08-28

Tracks: West Naima; Lucy, the Magnificent; Belhadawa Walla Belshaawa; My Brazilian Pearl; Halloween; Wana Be-Ied Annak; Saraab Iqaay; Bosat El Reeh; Serr Maktoub; Khamsa W'khmesa; Nady Ala Alqabayel; Enta Om...
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

Bellydance is one of the most popular dance styles in the world today, rooted equally in the beauty of both classical and folk styles. Integral...continue...
Liner Note Authors: Diz Heller; Hossam Ramzy.

Photographers: Samantha Wordie; Hossam Ramzy.

Translator: Ute Entwistle....continue...