Sabla Tolo: Journeys into Pure Egyptian Percussion

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If you think belly-dancing music is simple, this CD from Cairo-born percussionist Hossam Ramzy, the leader of Pharaoh's Egyptian Ensemble (he also toured with Robert Plant and Debbie Harry), will correct that assumption. Ramzy is a master of the darbouka, the Egyptian version of the tabla; the title of this CD is actually an inverted play on words for "solo tabla." It contains about 45 minutes of intricate and ingenious pre-Islamic, Arabic, and world-beat-influenced solos and rhythms. With other percussion instruments supporting the darbouka, Ramzy creates a fresh, fertile crescent of sound stretching from the Nile to the Middle East, Morocco, and beyond. The track "Brazilian Pearls" features samba-fied grooves thrown in for good measure. An informative booklet details the rhythms of these Saharan syncopations, from "West Naima (Naima's Hip)" to "Samya's Solo." With stealth and skill, Hossam Ramzy shows us the legacy of his land through the belly dancer's hypnotic hips. --Eugene Holley Jr.

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Average customer rating: Addicted!! :) If Sabla Tolo (1) didn't exist Sabla Tolo 2 would get 4 Stars

Sabla Tolo, Vol. 2: Further Journeys into Pure Egyptian Percussion Hossam Ramzy Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Egypt | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Fusion & World Fusion | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Immortal Egypt Rhythms of the Nile The Best of Baladi and Saaidi The Heartbeat of Bellydance: Rhythms & Belly Dance combinations for Drum Solos Tribal Fusion - Yoga Isolations & Drills for Bellydance ASIN: B00009MGRB Release Date: 2003-08-05

Tracks:

1. Wana Be-ied Annak (When I am not Near You)
2. Harrira & Basboosa
3. My Brazilian Pearl
4. El Esma Wel Ma-soom (Our Fate)
5. Amar El Sahara (The Moon of the Sahara)
6. Wady Samba Ala El Malfuf (Samba over Malfuf)
7. Halloween
8. Oyoun El Fallaha (The Eyes of a Fallaha)
9. Ya Gama-a (Calling all the Group)
10. Hawary Al Qahira (The Back Streets of Cairo)
11. La' Bel Hadawa (No, Cool and Gently, Please)
12. Ya Sha-eyya (You Naughty, Playful Girl)
13. Rakataka

Customer Reviews:

Addicted!! :).......2006-04-20

I love this CD! Haven't bought the first one yet, but I'm sure it's just as great if not better. I've had this one for over two years and never get tired of it. Great percussion. Highly recommended. It will definitely make you move!

If Sabla Tolo (1) didn't exist Sabla Tolo 2 would get 4 Stars.......2006-02-22

Definitely 3-4 stars, but Sabla Tolo #1 is much better. That's a 5-star percussion CD with great Dumbek playing (and other percussion). See my review on Sabla Tolo. Better yet, just buy Sabla Tolo #1 -- you won't be disappointed: whether you like percussion in general, the dumbek specifically, or like to bellydance.

Average customer rating:

Sabla Tolo: Journeys into Pure Egyptian Percussion Hossam Ramzy Manufacturer: Arc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Egypt | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004TKZU Release Date: 2000-07-11

Tracks:

1. Naima's Hip
2. Taheyya's Anke
3. Serena's Step
4. Desert Princess
5. Katie's Cheeky Playfulness
6. Samya's Solo
7. Brazilian Pearls
8. Rough Or Cool?
9. Lucy, The Magnificent
10. The Coy, Spoiled One
11. We Baadin Ommaal
12. The Djinni
13. How Odd

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Sabla Tolo, Vol. 2: Further Journeys into Pure Egyptian Percussion Hossam Ramzy Manufacturer: Arc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000AKOYU Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

1. Wana Be-Ied Annak (When I Am Not Near You)
2. Harrira & Basboosa
3. My Brazilian Pearl
4. Esma Wel Ma-Soom (Our Fate)
5. Amar el Sahara (The Moon of the Sahara)
6. Wady Samba Ala el Malfuf (Samba Over Malfuf)
7. Halloween
8. Oyoun el Fallaha (The Eyes of Fallaha)
9. Ya Gama-A (Calling All the Group)
10. Hawary Al Qahira (The Back Streets of Cairo)
11. La' Bel Hadawa (No, Cool and Gently, Please)
12. Ya Sha-Eyya (You Naughty, Playful Girl)
13. Rakataka

Average customer rating: Sabla Tolo: journeys into Pure egyptian percussion Great percussionist, great CD Awesome!! WOW! wonderful!

Sabla Tolo: Journeys into Pure Egyptian Percussion Hossam Ramzy Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Egypt | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Immortal Egypt Sabla Tolo, Vol. 2: Further Journeys into Pure Egyptian Percussion Bellydance Superstars Tribal Fusion - Yoga Isolations & Drills for Bellydance Hayati : Best of Egyptian Belly Dance Music ASIN: B00004TRU5 Release Date: 2002-03-12

Tracks:

1. Naima's Hip
2. Taheyya's Anke
3. Serena's Step
4. Desert Princess
5. Katie's Cheeky Playfulness
6. Samya's Solo
7. Brazilian Pearls
8. Rough Or Cool?
9. Lucy, The Magnificent
10. The Coy, Spoiled One
11. We Baadin Ommaal
12. The Djinni
13. How Odd

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If you think belly-dancing music is simple, this CD from Cairo-born percussionist Hossam Ramzy, the leader of Pharaoh's Egyptian Ensemble (he also toured with Robert Plant and Debbie Harry), will correct that assumption. Ramzy is a master of the darbouka, the Egyptian version of the tabla; the title of this CD is actually an inverted play on words for "solo tabla." It contains about 45 minutes of intricate and ingenious pre-Islamic, Arabic, and world-beat-influenced solos and rhythms. With other percussion instruments supporting the darbouka, Ramzy creates a fresh, fertile crescent of sound stretching from the Nile to the Middle East, Morocco, and beyond. The track "Brazilian Pearls" features samba-fied grooves thrown in for good measure. An informative booklet details the rhythms of these Saharan syncopations, from "West Naima (Naima's Hip)" to "Samya's Solo." With stealth and skill, Hossam Ramzy shows us the legacy of his land through the belly dancer's hypnotic hips. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

Sabla Tolo: journeys into Pure egyptian percussion.......2007-03-15

cant explain it!!! this is a great CD, i listen to it all the time, cleaning my home, driving in the car, every where, the beats pull you in and can help but to shimmy or do some hip drops w. the music!!! it's awesome!

Great percussionist, great CD.......2007-02-04

I am an unconditional fan of expert percussive playing, and Hossam Ramzy (along with Sayed Balaha amongst others) fits the bill.
If you're new to this type of music, please, indulge your ears with these sounds.
But first, push the furniture to the edges of the room, as the next thing you'll know, you'll be dancing around the room to your hearts content, riding on the rhythms!

Awesome!!.......2007-01-10

If you're a bellydancer, this CD is GREAT for practicing shimmy's. It's constantly upbeat & all percussion. You can follow along w/ your zils/finger cymbals pretty easily as well. All in all I thinks it's perfect for my practice sessions. :)

WOW! .......2007-01-04

This music is fabulous! If you don't know how to belly dance before you hear the music, you can't help but get up and learn when you do hear the music. It is almost hypnotic the way the drums beat their rythm. I definitely recommend this CD to anyone who likes exotic music.

wonderful!.......2006-11-05

I bought this for my step-daughter who belly dances and she uses it a lot.

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