Slah Manaa Ensemble

1. Keifa Dar Kess el Hob

2. Musica Hamada

3. Qanun Taqsim

4. Samai Bayati

5. Musica Jarjis

6. Violin Taqsim

7. Longa Farahfaza

8. Nay Taqsim

9. Waslah M'Hayer-Sikah: A) Choftak Marra/B) Ah Ya Khalila/C) Aouda Ouni

10. Tar Solo

11. Ud Taqsim "Hanin Jadid"

Slah Manaa Ensemble,Slah Manaa Ensemble,The Orchard,Arabic,Int'l & World Music,Middle East,Pop,Traditional Middle Eastern Folk,Tunisia

Average customer rating: This album is a gem.

Slah Manaa Ensemble : The Art of Arabic Folk Music Slah Manaa Ensemble Manufacturer: American Recording ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000G4PW Release Date: 1998-11-18

Tracks:

1. Keifa Dar Kess el Hob
2. Musica Hamada
3. Qanun Taqsim
4. Samai Bayati
5. Musica Jarjis
6. Violin Taqsim
7. Longa Farahfaza
8. Nay Taqsim
9. Waslah M'Hayer-Sikah: A) Choftak Marra/B) Ah Ya Khalila/C) Aouda Ouni
10. Tar Solo
11. Ud Taqsim "Hanin Jadid"

Album Description

The Slah Manaa Ensemble consists of some of the most popular musicians in the Middle East, mainly in Tunisia. The ensemble performs traditional Arabic folk and classical music utilizing the important traditional instruments of the Middle East. The nay is an end-blown flute open on both ends, the qanun is a trapezoidal shaped-boxed zither, the 'ud is a fretless short-necked lute, the riqq (tar)is a single headed tambourine and the violin are displayed on this recording.

Customer Reviews:

This album is a gem........2005-12-28

The musicians are excellent technically, each one performs a short solo to show both the beauty and richness of their instrument, as well as their virtuosity. You can clearly see the years of experience they have put in. The riq solo was a treat, considering it's rare to hear a recorded track devoted to that instrument.
The repertoire is classical Arabic and Tunisian, all instrumental. I really like the Samai Bayati composed by Slah El Manaa himself. The repertoire is rich in maqams (Arabic scales) and modulations.
But most of all the strength of this album is in the arrangement, the delicate balance between instruments, the subtlety, minimalism and attention to detail that is so typical of the Tunisian aesthetic.

Average customer rating:

Slah Manaa Ensemble Slah Manaa Ensemble Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000JWE5 Release Date: 2000-04-01

Tracks:

1. Keifa Dar Kess el Hob
2. Musica Hamada
3. Qanun Taqsim
4. Samai Bayati
5. Musica Jarjis
6. Violin Taqsim
7. Longa Farahfaza
8. Nay Taqsim
9. Waslah M'Hayer-Sikah: A) Choftak Marra/B) Ah Ya Khalila/C) Aouda Ouni
10. Tar Solo
11. Ud Taqsim "Hanin Jadid"

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