L'essentiel

L'essentiel

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Coupe Cloue is one of the most popular vocalist and personalities of the Haiti people.

Product Description
Mini Records has been recording the music of Haiti for over 30 years. Konpa, Kreyol Jazz, Racines, Zouk and Voodoo have all been chronicled by Mini Records. With artist such as Tabou Combo, System Band, Coupe Cloue, Joe Jack, Zenglen, Mini All Stars, Gina Dupervil and Haitiando, Mini Records has established itself as the source for the music of Haiti; past and present.

Tracks:

Petite Marie
Murs de Poussi
Chemins de Traverse
Je l'Aime ourir
C'it l'Hiver
Dame de Haute-Savoie
Encre de Tes Yeux
Je Pense Encore oi
Ma Place dans le Trafic
Rndez-Moi
Fille Qui M'Accompagne
Le et Les Chasseurs
Chevaliers Cathares
Saet Mohammed
Encore et Encore
Je Te Suivrai
Faudra Leur Dire
Sarbacane
C'est rit
Rosie

Tracks:

Cabane du Peur
Corrida
Je T'Aimais, Je T'Aime, Je T'Aimerai
Octobre
Samedi Soir Sur La Terre [Live]
Vingo a Ofrecer Mi Coraz Francis Cabrel, Mercedes Sosa
Hors-Saison
Reste du Temps
Monde Est Sourd
Passantes [Live]
Quand J'Aime une Fois J'Aime Pour Toujours
Gens Absents
Elle Dort
Bonne Nouvelle
Gardien de Nuit [Int]
Yeux Bleus Pleurant Sous La Pluie [Int]
Gorille [Int]

Tracks:

Bonne Nouvelle [DVD] [*]
Hors-Saison [DVD] [*]
Tu Me Corresponds [DVD] [*]
Ma Place dans le Trafic [DVD] [*]
Monde Est Sourd [DVD] [*]
Jolie Louise [DVD] [*]

Album Details

2007 Digitally Remastered Triple CD Anthology by the Popular French Singer from his Start in the Late 1970's Through the Early Noughts.

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Spanish and Arabic fusion
Alabina - L'Essentiel
Great, but strong accent!
The very best
Perfect combination between gypsy and arab style

L' Essentiel
Alabína
Manufacturer: Atoll Music France
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Ishtar - The Voice of Alabina
The Ultimate Club Remixes
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Alabina

ASIN: B00002ZZOI
Release Date: 2000-01-04

Tracks:

Alabina
Comme Toi
Salma Ya Salama (Ole Y Ola)
Lolole (Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood)
Baila Maria
Lolai (Ya Habibi Ya Eyni)
Yo Te Vi (Ah Ya Zein)
Choukrane
Ya Mama, Ya Mama
Eshebo (Chebba)
Tierra Santa
Santa Maria
Linda
Shir Ha' Keshet (The Rainbow Song)
La Cubanita
Salam, La Paz Al Final
Vengan Vengan (Ya Habaybi, Ya Ghaybine)
Alabina (Spanish Version)

Amazon.com

Mix the Gipsy Kings, Ricky Martin, and Les Negresses Vertes, throw in a multilingual former member of the Israeli air force, and you have only just begun to describe Alabina. Lead female vocalist Ishtar is a sultry Middle Eastern beauty whose versatile voice blends terrifically with the Gypsy quartet Los Niños de Sara. Together, the group successfully merges Middle Eastern music with Latin rhythms into one flowing, energetic sound. Tracks such as "Lolai" and "Vengan Vengan" are upbeat and fun, and dancing is inevitable. "Comme Toi" reels you in with Ishtar's seductive vocals. And particularly impressive is "Lolole," the band's interpretation of the Animals' '60s hit "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood." A great addition to any international music lover's collection. --Bethany Abraham

Album Details

Greates Hits from the Diva of Modern Arabic Pop Music. Over 2, 500. 000 Copies of Alabina's Previous Album have Been Sold Worldwide with One Million Singles in France Only.

Customer Reviews:

Spanish and Arabic fusion.......2007-05-19

If you are looking for some gypsyesque music that fuses Arabic influences with Spanish guitar and vocals than look no further. This disc features the gorgeous Ishtar and Los Ninos de Sara. The sound is simialar to the pop flamenco of the Gipsy Kings but the difference is the voice of Ishtar; believe me, she really makes a difference too. She sings in Arabic and Spanish. This disc is a greatest hits of sorts since it features many of the best recordings from their tenure together. Probably the most recognizable song is the recent international dance music anthem "LoLoLe," which is wonderful remake of Eric Burdon and The Animals song "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood. There is also a remix version of the song but it is not on this disc. Ishtar belts out some interesting vocals in her native Arabic language including that little shrill tongue thing women do. Not having the strongest of voices her sound is nonetheless appealing with her joyous infection. The hipnotic beat of pounding Arabic percussion , intertwined with the male voices and Spanish guitar of Los Ninos De Sara creates an energetic sound perfect for the dance floor. I first heard Ishtar while vacationing in Mexico and the people were really getting into the rousing Arabic-flamenco groove. Ishtar's appeal goes beyond her good looks(a cross between a young Debra Harry of Blondie and Shakira) as she infuses the Arabic vibe with tremendous sensuality via her voice which is downright sexy. The Spanish guitars of Los Ninos De Sara are very much in the style of the Gipsy Kings, as stated before. They offer nice pop flamenco riffs that gently sway, there is nothing bold or innovative but rather it is played safe within the pop context. There is plenty of music on this disc and some of the best songs are the aforementioned "LoLoLe" where Ishtar wails her vocals in Arabic, including some externded notes while Los Ninos sing their part in Spanish for a nice bilingual song. Also of note is "La Cubanita" that begins with horns as Los Ninos sing their tropical flavored song without Ishtar, both versions of "Alabina" but most notably the Spanish version where the lovely Ishtar sings her vocal part in Spanish as opposed to Arabic as in the other version, either way it is hot, "Ya Mama Ya Mama" which features Ishtar, once again singing her part in Spanish and the intimate "Vengan, Vengan" that is a little more subdued than the other tracks but creates a mournful but elegant feeling. All the songs are very lush and passionate; it is a world music feast with languages and instruments harmonizing and bringing the distinct yet similar cultures together in song. If you like Shakira or the Gipsy Kings than this one is for you as the best of both worlds is offered on this disc by Alabina. Recommended for world music aficionados ,especially those that like gypsyesque music.

Alabina - L'Essentiel.......2007-03-20

I was put on a waiting list for three months to order this item. But the wait was worth it. This CD is so hot, I was checking to see if my CD player would burn up! I found myself clapping, dancing and moving to it constantly - I couldn't sit down while listening to it! If you ever want to have a party, or even party by yourself, this CD will keep you entertained for hours. It is by far one of the best dance CDs I have ever heard.

Great, but strong accent!.......2006-06-23

I lovelovelovelovelove Alabina. The only thing is that Ishtar has a very bad Arabic accent. I'm Lebanese and I know all the originals for these songs, and I can tell she is prononcing her words wrong. Still, it is veryvery good and i love that Ishtar sings in so many languages. Alabina is wonderful.

The very best.......2005-06-11

This album is my all time favorite!! Alabina is a fantastic Arab fusion cd with no comparison in sight!!

Perfect combination between gypsy and arab style.......2002-08-10

Eti Zach ("Ishtar") and "Los Ni??os de Sara" perhaps are the best flamenco group at the moment, sustaining with the inclusion of the Middle East. To speak of "Alabina" is to speak the fantasy, forces and enchantment. Ishtar, their female vocalist, is a great israeli singer, able to sing wonderfully in many languages. Personally I fascinate myself when I hear "Eshebo (Chebba)", a very sensual song, and "Shir Hakeshet (Rainbow Song)", the hebrew version of the "Aranjuez Concert". Wonderful melodys like "Salma Ya Salama" of Dalida, and "Lolole (Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood)" (spanish and english) of Santa Esmeralda are excellent remixes of the clasical arabic and flamenco pop music. "Ya Mama Ya Mama" (complety in spanish), "Choukrane", "Vengan, Vengan" and the contagious "Baila Maria" put seal to in the hispanic/arabic style of Alabina. But if there are a song with I vibrate, that is "Alabina", THE SONG of this album, a perfect mixes between gypsy spanish with arabic.

Alabina is the new landmark that born in this century in the pop music, and they unite their name to Ofra Haza, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Amr Diab, Hakim, Tarkan, Cheb Mami, Mustafa Al Amar, Natacha Atlas, Assi Al Hillani, Ibrahim Tatlises and many others, in the sky of world music divos.

L'Essentiel: Oum Kalsoum
Average customer rating:

Not The Best Introduction To Umm Kulthum

Ok but not great.

L'Essentiel: Oum Kalsoum
Oum Kalsoum
Manufacturer: EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Mother of the Arabs

Lady

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The Lady and the Legend

Legendary Fairuz

ASIN: B00005UDS1
Release Date: 2002-01-18

Tracks:

Aykazti Feya
Ya Ritni Kont El Nassim
Enti Nasyani
Sadak We Hobbek
En Kont Assameh
Akhasat Sotek Min Rohi
Sahih Khessamak
Terai Chem Watabtabem
Habet Wala Banch Aleh
Techouf Omuri

Customer Reviews:

Not The Best Introduction To Umm Kulthum.......2005-12-05

This is definitley NOT the best of Umm Kulthum. This is simply recordings from the 20's and 30's and not Umm Kulthum at her peek. I would suggest songs from the 50's and 60's, and probably 60's for the western ear since this is difficult material to absorb if you are not an Arab music listener.

Ok but not great........2005-08-28

I've always heard about the legendary Oum Kalsoum, so I sprung for a "best of" album. It is ok, but not great. Definitely not her best. I was expecting more orchestral backup, and may be some more variety. But the basic stuff is here. I enjoy listening to it.

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L' Essentiel 1977-2007
Francis Cabrel
Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music

General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000PUB9I2
Release Date: 2007-06-11

Tracks:

Petite Marie
Murs de Poussi
Chemins de Traverse
Je l'Aime ourir
C'it l'Hiver
Dame de Haute-Savoie
Encre de Tes Yeux
Je Pense Encore oi
Ma Place dans le Trafic
Rndez-Moi
Fille Qui M'Accompagne
Le et Les Chasseurs
Chevaliers Cathares
Saet Mohammed
Encore et Encore
Je Te Suivrai
Faudra Leur Dire
Sarbacane
C'est rit
Rosie

Tracks:

Cabane du Peur
Corrida
Je T'Aimais, Je T'Aime, Je T'Aimerai
Octobre
Samedi Soir Sur La Terre [Live]
Vingo a Ofrecer Mi Coraz Francis Cabrel, Mercedes Sosa
Hors-Saison
Reste du Temps
Monde Est Sourd
Passantes [Live]
Quand J'Aime une Fois J'Aime Pour Toujours
Gens Absents
Elle Dort
Bonne Nouvelle
Gardien de Nuit [Int]
Yeux Bleus Pleurant Sous La Pluie [Int]
Gorille [Int]

Album Details

Greatest Hits Compilation from One of the Most Successful French Artists. 37 Songs, Including Two Previousy Unreleased Tracks "Les Yeux Bleus Pleurant Sous La Pluie" and "le Gorille".

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L' Essentiel: Best of Dick Rivers
Dick Rivers
Manufacturer: EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005RSF4
Release Date: 2002-01-18

Tracks:

Baby John
Nice Baie Des Anges
Quand Je L'Ai Vue Devant Moi ('I Saw Her Standing There')
Jericho
Tu N'Es Plus La ('Blue Bayou')
J'En Suis Fou ('Love Me Do')
What'd I Say (Version Courte)
Tobacco Road ('Tobacco Road')
Va T'En Va T'En ('Go Now')
Au Coeur De La Nuit ('A Picture Of You')
A Seville
La Fille Qu'On A Tant Aimee
Rien Que Toi ('You'll Never Walk Alone')
A Quoi Bon M'Aimer ('Shoot 'Em All Down')
Prendre Garde Dick ('Watch Out Sally')
Voulez-Vous Danser? ('Do You Want To Dance')

C'est Ça Lavoine: l'Essentiel de Marc Lavoine

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C'est Ça Lavoine: l'Essentiel de Marc Lavoine
Marc Lavoine
Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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L' Heure d'Été
Marc Lavoine

ASIN: B000056VGE
Release Date: 2001-02-05

Tracks:

Elle a Les Yeux Revolver
Parking des Anges
Pour une Biguine Avec Toi
Tournesols
C'est Ca la France
Monde Est Tellement Con
Ami
Qu'est Ce Que T'Es Belle
Paris
J'ris des Chansons
Chere Amie (Toutes Mes Excuses)
Si Tu Veux le Savoir
Bascule Avec Moi
Rue Fontaine
Meme Si
On N'Ira Jamais a Venise
Fais Semblant
Tu Me Suffiras
Je N'Ai Plus Rien a Ti Donner

Album Details

A Very Talented Musician, Marc Lavoine Already Has Eight Albums under his Belt and a Plethora of Massive Chart Hits. He Always Wrote the Words to his Songs but Now Has Actually Started Composing Also. He is Not Afraid to Collaborate with Other Major Names of the French Music Scene Such as Princesse Erika, Veronique Sanson Or Evem Catherine Ringer of 'rita Mitsouko' Fame.all The Tracks Are Very Sensuous and Romantic.

Average customer rating:

Spanish and Arabic fusion
Alabina - L'Essentiel
Great, but strong accent!
The very best
Perfect combination between gypsy and arab style

L' Essentiel
Alabína
Manufacturer: Atoll Music France
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Alabina

ASIN: B000034CVG
Release Date: 2006-03-22

Tracks:

Alabina
Comme Toi
Salma Ya Salama (Ole Y Ola)
Lolole (Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood)
Baila Maria
Lolai (Ya Habibi Ya Eyni)
Yo Te Vi (Ah Ya Zein)
Choukrane
Ya Mama, Ya Mama
Eshebo (Chebba)
Tierra Santa
Santa Maria
Linda
Shir Ha' Keshet (The Rainbow Song)
La Cubanita
Salam, La Paz Al Final
Vengan Vengan (Ya Habaybi, Ya Ghaybine)
Alabina (Spanish Version)

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Album Details

Greates Hits from the Diva of Modern Arabic Pop Music. Over 2, 500. 000 Copies of Alabina's Previous Album have Been Sold Worldwide with One Million Singles in France Only.

Customer Reviews:

Spanish and Arabic fusion.......2007-05-19

Alabina - L'Essentiel.......2007-03-20

Great, but strong accent!.......2006-06-23

The very best.......2005-06-11

This album is my all time favorite!! Alabina is a fantastic Arab fusion cd with no comparison in sight!!

Perfect combination between gypsy and arab style.......2002-08-10

Album Description

Mini Records has been recording the music of Haiti for over 30 years. Konpa, Kreyol Jazz, Racines, Zouk and Voodoo have all been chronicled by Mini Records. With artist such as Tabou Combo, System Band, Coupe Cloue, Joe Jack, Zenglen, Mini All Stars, Gina Dupervil and Haitiando, Mini Records has established itself as the source for the music of Haiti; past and present.

Average customer rating:

L'Essentiel Best of
Edith Piaf
Manufacturer: Msi Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Cabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00005RSF2
Release Date: 2002-08-26

Tracks:

La Vie En Rose
Hymne A L'Amour
Exodus
Au Bal De La Chance
Johnny Tu N'Es Pas Un Ange
Cri Du Coeur
C'est A Hambourg
Padam...Padam
L'Accordeoniste
Je Sais Comment
L'Homme A La Moto
Milord
Mon Dieu
Eden Blues

Album Details

Budget Collection of 14 Tracks that Helped Create the Legendary Status that the Songbird of France Commands Today. Her Music is Timeless and for all Ages.