Medina [Import]

1. Medina

2. Capera

3. Musica Popolare

4. Porta Capuana

5. Mare Nostrum

6. Pe' Dispietto

7. Quando Fernesce 'A Guerra

8. Moresca Del Gatto

9. Terra Bruciata

10. Stella D'argiento

11. Danza D'oriente

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
C.G.D.

Tracks:

Barra Barra
Foqt Foqt
Medina [Album Version] - Hakim Hamadouche, Steve Hillage, Hassan Lachal, , Hossam Ramzy, , Mahmoud Serour, Rachid Taha
Ala Jalkoum
AAA- Abdel Abrit, Steve Hillage, Hassan Lachal, Bob Loveday, Hossam Ramzy, , , Mahmoud Serour, Rachid Taha
Hey Anta - Abdel Abrit, Steve Hillage, Hassan Lachal, Bob Loveday, Hossam Ramzy, , , Mahmoud Serour, Rachid Taha
Qalantiqa - Abdel Abrit, Steve Hillage, Hassan Lachal, Bob Loveday, Hossam Ramzy, , , Mahmoud Serour, Rachid Taha
En Retard - Hakim Hamadouche, Steve Hillage, Hassan Lachal, , Jean-Max Mery, Rachid Taha
Verit
Ho Cherie Cherie
Garab

Amazon.com

After reinterpreting Arab classics on Diwân, Rachid Taha returns with a stunning collection of original compositions that owes as much to rock as to his Algerian rai roots, connecting the dots between Europe and the Maghreb. Here he again teams with producer Steve Hillage (Gong, System 7), whose guitar work and arrangements provide the muscular frameworks for Taha's songs and emotive voice. Rachid's new direction has all the power of rock, as on "Foqt Foqt," which maintains an insistent riff while retaining the delicacy and polyrhythms characterizing North African music. "Ala Jalkoum" offers a duet with Afrobeat superstar Femi Kuti while "Verité" and "Ho Cherie Cherie" could have come from a Peter Gabriel album. Made in Medina is a massive, but still natural, step forward that establishes Taha as the most visionary Algerian singer today. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

Really amazing.......2007-01-04

I, like many others, bought this cd after hearing Barra Barra on Blackhawn Down. I was pleasingly surprised to find that the rest of the cd is nearly as engaging. Garab is similar, with rhythmic lyrics and rock beats, and ala jalkoum is a ballad equally as entertaining. For people who like world music, particularly world flavour blended with western rhythmic beats and an edgy essence, this is a cd to add to their collection. Best songs: Barra Barra, Ala Jalkoum, En Retard, Garab.

Sit up and take notice!.......2002-10-06

A couple of weeks ago I heard the last cut on this CD--"Garab"-- played on an online radio station. I could scarcely believe what I heard! Rachid Taha is new to me; his style of music, Rai, is not played very much in the U.S. Basically, it's an internationally-evolved music originating with the traditional styles of North Africa (especially Algeria) as transformed by various interbreedings with Western blues, traditional, and folk. It is especially popular in Paris, where there are many expatriate Algerians, and Taha in this album has infused his roots with a stark 'urban punk' influence that can really smoke. It helps that the album is produced by Steve Hillage (formerly associated with groups like Gong, The Orb, and System 7), who knows well where to add a bit of meat to make the mix take off. "Garab", for example, is a long, continually escalating trance piece that starts rather innocently but by its end immerses you in an atmosphere that would frighten the demons of hell. Buy it! You'll like it!

This CD tries too hard.......2002-08-20

I was disapointed with this CD as the artist tries too hard to be do too much in 1 CD. It tries to incorporate too many styles without doing justice any any of them. It isn't a dance, or techno CD and is far too Western to be culturally Arabic. I felt I got nothing of what I was looking for which was contemporary and dancible Rai. This is more atune to Alternative music with foreign lyrics.

My third Taha album.......2002-07-06

My first experience with Taha was when I found Ole Ole while browsing the International section at a CD store. Never heard of him before, but loved the album. I'm always looking for different world beat music.

So then I bought Diwan. Hated it. Too traditional for me, I guess. Never could listen to the whole album. It easily made the first cut when dumping CDs on an unsuspecting music dealer.

Wasn't sure which direction Medina would go, but the comments on the album cover sounded encouraging. Love it. Better than Ole Ole.

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This one grows on you - Buy it!.......2002-04-08

First, my prejudice: I like RAI music, as well as old stuff like Fairuz, and African musicians like Samba Ngo and Habib Koito. I really liked this album! But not without reservations - here's some minor gripes:

The first song Barra Barra has been heard as background in BlackHawk Down and in a PBS special on the intifadah al jadeeda. Still, Taha et al. dropped the ball - they could have transfigured the theme into something even more interesting in the middle section after it revs up into electric ... but it ends strong.

The song "Made in Medinah" itself is a bit repetitive and too much on the Eurotechno side for my taste.

The fifth song, Aie-Aie-Aie, also disapoints insofar as it could have been improved by avoiding the Aie-Aie-Aie theme which will not play well with English speakers (liable to hear it as the plaintif aye-yay-yay of Yiddish fame). Once I got used to that (yes ana amreekee), however, it became one of my favorites on the album.

Overview: I think this album has the potential to make inroads into the American audience and so my criticisms are pointed at what I think might impede this, presumably desireable (read: money), goal.

Tracks:

Crosstown Beef [Radio Version]
Crosstown Beef [Street Version]
Crosstown Beef [Instrumental Version]
Fla-La-Lashi [Street Version]
Fla-La-Lashi [Radio Version]
Fla-La-Lashi [Instrumental Version]

Customer Reviews:

Crosstown beef.......2001-06-28

"Street life don't leave a !@##$ alone" that is the best quote by Mos def in the song. Self explantory. If you love hip-hop then you will love how this trio just keeps spitting, making sense, and rhymeing. That's some lyrists

buy this isht..........1999-08-14

Two Words: Mos Def. Smooth butter beat that will age nicely. Great for the friday freestyle cipher One of the better tracks on Rawkus' sequel to Sound Bombing. I don't see where this gets compared to 'Tribe' - if anything it has some Group Home/Mob Deep flavor...

Crosstown Beef, butter baby.......1999-08-13

This track blazes. The beat's tight...flow's money. If you dig Mob Deep or Group Home this track is the bomb. Nothing like tribe son, get it straight god. Best get Sound Bombing 2, this might be one of the best tracks on the whole jam. Medina Green's got skills and teaming up with Mos Def you can't go wrong.

It sucks!.......1999-05-13

They sound like a tribe called quest, they're just some biters. you know what i mean.

Phat Single.......1998-12-01

Yo, if you lookin for some more hot ish by Rawkus records, this is what u should pick up. This is a nice single featuring the mighty Mos Def tagged up with Medina Green for a blazin hot new 12". Go get it!

Average customer rating:

White Lady [Japan Import]
Angi Schiliro
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000KEB820

Product Description

Out of print, 1992 import CD on FEMS records Japan. Angi Schiliro is of course guitar player extraordinaire, from Spanish hard rock legends, Zero, who released one of the most outstanding hard rock albums of the 90s, their self titled debut "Zero" (known also as "Zerock") in 1994. 9 tracks including: Love in her eyes, The storm, White lady, Hymn (United Europe), Last encounters, 1001 nights, Summer of '89, and more.

Average customer rating:

pretty good

Funky Cold Medina '99
Tone Loc & ZZ Brothers
Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000JOLW
Release Date: 2000-05-02

Tracks:

Funky Cold Medina 'Y2K(Radio Mix)
Funky Cold Medina 'Y2K(Club Mix)
Funky Cold Medina 'Y2K(Instrumental)
Funky Cold Medina 'Y2K(Original Mix)
Funky Brothers

Album Description

Updated versions of the rapper's 1989 hit just in time for the millennium. Contains the original hit version, plus 'Funky Brothers' and three mixes by ZZ -Bros. of 'Funky Cold Medina 'Y2K' (Radio Mix, Club Mix and Iinstrumental). Slimline jewel case. 1999 release.

Album Details

The Classic Rap Track Remixed and Re-worked in Slamin' Pumpin' House! also Includes the Original Version.

Customer Reviews:

pretty good.......2000-07-30

It is a good buy definetely cool try it out yo

Average customer rating:

all
Senegalese Sensation
Grand bou siiw

Medina
Fallou Dieng
Manufacturer: Stern's Africa
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Africa | International | Styles | Music

Senegal & Gambia | Africa | International | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Styles | Music

General | Pop | Styles | Music

General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music

Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00004TYLM
Release Date: 2000-07-18

Tracks:

Biri Biri
Natti Degg
Medina
Jog Leen
Walo Walo
Koleure
Withiaxou
Beusseum-Bi
Njiit
Weex Bet
Retraite-Yi
Koleure(96)

Customer Reviews:

all.......2003-05-07

Fallou's shimmering Mbalax music coupled with his crystalline voice and echoing rhythmic texture make his CD superb to listen and dance.

Senegalese Sensation.......2001-12-22

This is a terrific CD designed for the international market, compiled from 4 cassettes recorded with local African audiences in mind. Dieng is one of the hottest singer/composers in Dakar whose live performances always draw huge crowds. His music is largely straight ahead, hard driving M'balax but it's very varied and highly listenable. Buy this CD and hear the sound of contemporary urban Africa in all its sophistication and complexity.

Grand bou siiw.......2000-10-18

Gaagni, Xawma ndax grand bi dal na fii waaye woolu na "le plus grand ambianceur" dou deuggue ? Boumenee thionthiou, nguenne loxo thi kaw, bou ma ne withiaxou nguenne baraxou, bou ma ne kolere, nbguene... Kon nak, Yallah na ko fi Yallah yaggal. Amine

(well in english now) This guy is that kind of singer which songs are just unbelievable. They take you from scratch to 7th sky. Any doubt ? just taste it. You want to know his second name ? "taste me, take me" :-)

(version francaise) Si vous aimez Youssou Ndour, ne manquez pas les albums de ce brave compositeur. C'est du genre a vous chauffer une salle en moins de 2 !

Tracks:

Goza Conmigo
Gloza XIII (Decima En Blues)
Mulato Rumbero
Catilangua Latemue
Trompeta Criolla
Sin Voluntad
Feeling Alright
Change The World

Customer Reviews:

El Tambor Exije su Respeto.......2000-03-11

Regardless of what the pop charts publish or the music industry wants consumers to believe, this CD is simply THE BEST RECORDING OF 1998 within SALSA & LATIN JAZZ.... PERIOD. The perfect fusion between Blues, Funk, Songo, Descarga, Danzón, Danza & Salsa is exceptional. All of the record is a knockout, and in addition, A MUSICAL BREAKTHROUGH for our music in this era. "Mulato Rumbero's" compelling rythm reminds salseros of the rage displayed only by Batacumbele; 'Goza Conmigo' manages to capture the listeners attention immediately and within a steady crescendo takes the tune to a fantastic climax; 'Décima en Blues' is a historic innovation, and the record just goes on and on. Jerry (EL VARON, no el otro) demonstrates that he is probably the most gifted singer in the Salsa-Latin Jazz scene today, and his work is a clear reminder that our music is still alive. It is also one of the most honest recordings of the 90's decade... el tambor exije su respeto.

UNIQUE * EXCEPTIONAL !!!.......1999-09-09

I JUST FINISH LISTENING TO THIS CD, AND I HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT IT IS EXCEPTIONAL.YOU CAN FEEL AND HEAR THE JAZZ AND TROPICAL ELEMENTS UNIQUELY AND TASTEFULLY BLENDED. HIS VOCAL RANGE, STYLE AND QUALITY SHOWS HIS VAST AND DIVERSE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE. I HAVE SEEN HIM AS A DRIVING FORCE BEHIND BATACUMBELE , AS A LEADING VOCALIST WITH PALMIERI AND ENHANCING THE PERFORMANCE OF KNOWNED ARTIST WITH HIS UNIQUE VOICE AS A BACK UP VOCALIST. A BIG DIFFERENCE FROM THE NOW A DAYS PRETTY FACES WITHOUT TALENT WITH THE SAME BORING SOUND THAT THEY COPY FROM ONE TO ANOTHER AND MOST OF ALL , THEY CAN'T HIT A NOTE IN A LIVE PRESENTATION. THIS CD IS A MOST HAVE!! GOOD LUCK JERRY!!!! HEY, I AM WAITING FOR THE NEXT ONE !!! MATAKAN-JAPAN

UNIQUE * EXCEPTIONAL !!!.......1999-09-09

excelente,.......1999-07-02

Jerry, Este disco ha sido excelente, tu ahijada Natalia esta muy orgullosa de ti. Ya vimos tambien el video. Adelante y graba pronto el otro.

excelente,.......1999-07-02

Jerry, Este disco ha sido excelente, tu ahijada Natalia esta muy orgullosa de ti. Ya vimos tambien el video. Adelante y graba pronto el otro.

Average customer rating:

Fair is foul and foul is fair!

Manuel De Falla: La Vida Breve

Manufacturer: Dorian Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000001QA5
Release Date: 1994-08-02

Tracks:

Act l: Scene 1
Act l: Scene 2
Act l: Scene 3
Act l: Scene 4
Act l: Scene 5
Act l: Scene 6
Act l: 2nd Tableau: Intermezzo
Act ll: 1st Tableau: Scene 1
Act ll: Spanish Dance
Act ll: Scene 2
Act ll: Scene 3
Act ll: Orchestral Interlude
Act ll: 2nd Tableau: Dance
Act ll: Final Scene

Customer Reviews:

Fair is foul and foul is fair!.......2004-08-14

There is no question that this is one of the saddest operas and probably one of the best Spanish operas. Sadly, it is rarely performed. And, there are very few recordings of the work and now I know why: the suitable singers needed are hard to find. The late Eduardo Mata was an energetic conductor with a sense for flavor and excitement. He toured this opera throughout North and South America with many notable orchestras and some of the same cast members that appear on the recording. However, in this recording Mata rushes the most beautiful passages of the somewhat dramatic score, allowing the singers little leeway with their performances.

De Falla wrote the part of Salud for a solid and flexible soprano, which Marta Senn is not. Her voice sounds worn and, furthermore, she's a lyric mezzo! She has no business doing any role but Carmela, which Elizabeth Almenar does beautifully. Because the score is so rushed, Marta Senn is able to get away with changing words to accommodate her difficulties. In addition, she frequently gets flat, which she covers up with her throbby voice, making the note sound powerful. She has no sense of compassion and warmth when she sings the love passages and her dying and mournful scenes are sterile.

Marta Senn is probably the reason why this recording is not a success. That, and the major fact that the music is driven like a truck driver on the freeway, with no time to enjoy anything. This is not the way de Falla wrote this Spanish piece. And unfortunately for this recording, Salud is really the only role with any substance, with two showstopping arias that require controlled dramatic phrasing. Moreover, the opera calls for two fantastic dance scenes, which can only really be appreciated in a performance.

I said "dramatic score" because it really is. Just listen to the opening, full of dark foreboding. Mata even said on a radio interview that there are influences of Tristan unt Isolde in the orchestra undertones.

Abuela is required to tenderly sing to her lovelorn granddaughter and darkly warn the Uncle not to do anything wrong. She must have hefty chest tones, for she has to cut through the orchestra in her bottom register on her most beautiful passages. Cecilia Angell does this very well. You can tell she is singing from the heart and from the many times she has performed this role with the cast, it is in her blood. She has a lush and large mezzo-soprano voice and you can tell she has great chemistry with Latin music. Her fiery temper is palpable.

William Alvarado has a rich baritone voice and you can really feel his anger towards his niece's lover. Fernando de la Mora has a somewhat small but good tenor voice, also with a chocolate-Latin timbre that's perfect for this work.

Perhaps one day de Falla and his underrated piece of music will be done justice. Could it be from Denyce Graves and her interpretation of Salud with the Dallas Opera? Alas, I think not. It sounds like a cloned version of Ms. Senn's.

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Funky Cold Medina
Tone Loc
Manufacturer: Delicious Vinyl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000DEEW
Release Date: 1991-07-09

Average customer rating:

Wow...
Props to Medina
IT'S OK

U Know the Flex Mix Tape, Vol. 1
Medina Green
Manufacturer: Illson Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0002VEP9E
Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

Intro
From The Hood
Beef
Crosstown Beef
Cats Copy
Its Nothin
Pump Da Pump
Excellence
Slow And Tender
Niggas Know
OG From Long Time
Sometimes
Sugar
Double Rubberband Rap
Oki Doki

Product Description

1. Intro
2. From The Hood
3. Beef
4. Crosstown Beef
5. Cats Copy
6. It's Nothin
7. Pump Da Pump
8. Excellence
9. Slow And Tender
10. Nigga's Know
11. OG From Long Time
12. Sometimes
13. Sugar
14. Double Rubberband Rap
15. Oki Doki

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Wow... .......2005-02-08

WOW.. Great CD! The first track is a great introduction to this CD. Features a few tracks from Soundbombing 2. All I can say is this CD (not album, its a mixtape) is DOPE. Really good material, I say pick it up.

Props to Medina.......2004-11-06

If your sick of the crap on the radio....jus listen to "From the Hood" to remind u of what hip-hop really is. Thats all ima say...buy this cd.

IT'S OK.......2004-11-04

THE REASON WHY I LIKE THIS ALBUM IS, IT SHOWS YOU THAT MOS AND HIS CREW HAS SKILLS AND THESE CATS ARE SLEPT ON I DID'T THINK IT'S A CLASSC ARE ANY THING BUT THERE SKILLS ARE NICE AND THERE BEATS OR GOOD BUT OVERALL IT'S JUST A GOOD ALUBM TO HAVE.

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