Zaghareed

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Since 1979 this intrepid troupe of singers, musicians, and dancers has worked to revive the folk music of Palestine. Far from being a dry academic exercise, El-Funoun have become a vital part of the cultural identity of the Palestinian people. Zaghareed is a concept album based on the music played during a traditional wedding ceremony. It subtly challenges the traditions of arranged marriages and of the woman's place in society, within a context of beautifully played Arabic music. Instrumental pieces feature qanun, oud, buzuq, flutes, and reed instruments, and various percussion. The vocal songs join the voices of women and men, at times singing in contrast to one another, at others raising their voices in unity, celebration, and perseverance. --Jeff Grubb

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Average customer rating: Wonderful Wedding Music from Palestine, A Preservation Of Our Culture! Wonderful and Enchanting.. Great Palestinian Music Preserving a Beautiful and Enduring Culture Enchanting music

Zaghareed: Music From The Palestinian Holy Land El-Funoun Manufacturer: Sounds True Direct 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 | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: JADAL (Oud Duo) Barzakh Turath: Masterworks of the Middle East Lost Songs of Palestine By Anatolia Art of the Ud ASIN: B00000I0E7 Release Date: 1999-02-23

Tracks:

1. Tulbah (Proposition)
2. Miriam's Father
3. Initiation Of Ecstasy
4. Fardah
5. Miriam
6. Chiming Bracelets
7. Farewell To Bachelor Days
8. Dal' Onah (Instrumental)
9. Henna
10. Embarak (Blessed)
11. Groom's Bath
12. Zaffah (Wedding Scene)
13. Adornment Of The Bride
14. A New Love
15. Initiation Of Ecstasy
16. Fardah (Instrumental)
17. Miriam (Instrumental)

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Since 1979 this intrepid troupe of singers, musicians, and dancers has worked to revive the folk music of Palestine. Far from being a dry academic exercise, El-Funoun have become a vital part of the cultural identity of the Palestinian people. Zaghareed is a concept album based on the music played during a traditional wedding ceremony. It subtly challenges the traditions of arranged marriages and of the woman's place in society, within a context of beautifully played Arabic music. Instrumental pieces feature qanun, oud, buzuq, flutes, and reed instruments, and various percussion. The vocal songs join the voices of women and men, at times singing in contrast to one another, at others raising their voices in unity, celebration, and perseverance. --Jeff Grubb

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Wedding Music from Palestine, A Preservation Of Our Culture!.......2006-01-07

Wonderful Wedding Music from Palestine, a pefect example of the beauty that is apart of the Palestinian culture. The preservation of anything to do with real Palestine is important because we as a people need to be heard and understood. We have a wonderful culture that is threatened everyday that our country is occupied. So many of us are refugee's in countries that are not our home and a CD like this teaches that we are a good people. And that what is happening to us, is a travesty to humanity.

Wonderful and Enchanting.........2005-11-05

This is a wonderful album and I highly recommend it. El-Funoun's CD is innovative and creative. Yes the songs are traditionally based, but el-funoun has managed to build on this tradition and add to it producing something that is reflective of what Palestinian culture is today and not how it was in the past.
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Great Palestinian Music.......2004-04-26

Fantastic!
Every single track is just fantastic. This demonstrates how rich and beautiful the Palestinian music and culture are, sadly, not known to many in the world.

Amazon, please bring us other Albums for El-Funoun, or any other world art of such quality, beauty and uniqueness!

Preserving a Beautiful and Enduring Culture.......2004-01-02

This album helps to preserve the culture and history of Palestine and the Palestinians, Christian and Muslim alike. It is a straighforward album with strong and lilting vocals, emotional folk songs, and hypnotic rhythms. May the world become more aware and educated regarding this kind of music and the music and folk dance of the region, and more importantly, the symbolism,emotion, and history that created it.

Enchanting music.......2003-02-22

EL Fonoun is a palestinan folk troop that uses traditional intruments harmonies. - it has a purity and sincerity that is lacking in modern music - there is something truly captivating about it - though a secular it has a spirtual quality.

I only wish it were longer.

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