Music Of Arab-Americans

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The musical legacy of European Americans has been well-documented over the years, but one historically significant group has often been overlooked despite their sizeable influence on American culture. We finally get to hear--in a collection of very well remastered 78s--the "oriental" orchestra of Alexander Maloof, Na'im Karakand's marvelous violin solos (which he uses on one track to mimic an Arabic clarinet), and the only known recording of Lebanese TV and radio star Danny Thomas. The 1960s-style echo-chambered recording of singer Kahraman (complete with a howling DJ intro) shows the inroads into the music made by American pop. The package is completed with excellent historical and musicology notes as well as personal observations. --Louis Gibson

Music Of Arab-Americans,Various Artists,Rounder Select,Arabic,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: like finding a lost classic in your grandmother's attic... Disappointing Wine, candles, exotic daydreams.

Music Of Arab-Americans Various Artists Manufacturer: Rounder Select ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Middle East & North Africa | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000002TS Release Date: 1997-10-21

Tracks:

1. Fatima - Alexander Maloof and the Maloof Oriental Orchestra
2. Il-Bulbul Nagha - Constantine Souse
3. Hawwil Ya Ghannam - Amer Khadaj, Jalil Azzouz, 'Abd Al-Ghani Al-Shaykh
4. Lamma Ya Albi - Sana Khadaj, Jalil Azzouz
5. Raks Arabi - Na'im Karakand
6. Wakef 'Ala Shat Bahar - Hanan, Joe Bedway, Yacoub Ghannim, Hakki Obadia, Na'im Karakand, Zaghlul Al-Damnour
7. La'uli Bayt - Anton 'Tony' Abdel Ahad, Philip Solomon, Ronny Kirby
8. Arabic Folk Songs - Danny Thomas, Toufiq Barham
9. Flute Imitation - Na'im Karakand
10. Li'b Al Khayl - Russell Bunai, Joe Bedway, Muhammad Al-Akkad
11. Only You - Kahraman, Muhammad Al-Bakkar
12. Taqasim 'Ala al-'Ud - Jalil Azouz
13. Hall Tadree - Russell Bunai, Joe Budway, Philip Solomon, Muhammad Al-Akkad, Naseeb Aridah
14. Al-Jazayer - Tony Abdel Ahad, Philip Solomon

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The musical legacy of European Americans has been well-documented over the years, but one historically significant group has often been overlooked despite their sizeable influence on American culture. We finally get to hear--in a collection of very well remastered 78s--the "oriental" orchestra of Alexander Maloof, Na'im Karakand's marvelous violin solos (which he uses on one track to mimic an Arabic clarinet), and the only known recording of Lebanese TV and radio star Danny Thomas. The 1960s-style echo-chambered recording of singer Kahraman (complete with a howling DJ intro) shows the inroads into the music made by American pop. The package is completed with excellent historical and musicology notes as well as personal observations. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

like finding a lost classic in your grandmother's attic..........2005-11-17

To quickly address the above reviewer: It's SUPPOSED to sound aged & scratchy, darling! The lo-fi sound only lends to the ambiance. These songs were recorded fifty-plus years ago, which is exactly how they should - and do - sound.

That being said, this CD is wonderful. I gaurantee that you will listen to this amazing music over and over again. If you at all love middle eastern/belly dancing/world music, you must buy this CD. The minimal sounds, haunting lyrics, unique combination of Oriental and English vocals, all combine to transport you to another place, another time.

I repeat: if you love middle eastern music, or world music in general, this will become THE "go to" CD in your collection. The garbage blaring over most American radio today cannot hold a candle to this amazingly passionate music.

Disappointing.......2002-11-18

Sound quality was not very good and musically, I could not appreciate it, however valuable it may be from an educational & historical point of view.

Wine, candles, exotic daydreams........1998-12-29

In my search for middle eastern music, I usually find the horrible disco-pop stuff that makes you think of aggressive, oily men with a lot of bad cologne and exposed chest hair. In this CD, however, you will find exotic, worldy rhythms of the middle east that evoke images of "Oriental" splendor. But you will also notice the sincerity of the artists, marked as much by technical talent as with soul and emotion borne of a longing for home and family. There is a nice mix of instumentals and vocals. A very traditional, pure expression of Arab music.

World Music:

1. Music of Ireland
2. Never Drift Apart
3. Novo Millennium [Import]
4. O Melhor De [Import]
5. Para Que No Me Olvides
6. Paris
7. Petit Cadeau
8. Preciso Dizer Que Te Amo [Import]
9. Quebrando El Aire: 1977 - 1994 [Import]
10. Rien Sans Ton Amour [Import]

World Music

world music

World Music

Dynamite Music Machine

Symphony 3 in C Minor

Sonate Accademiche a Violino Solo E Basso

Hey Donald

Threeps

The World Is a Ghetto

Tango Music of Argentina [Import]

The Whole Thing Started With Rock & Roll Now It's out of Control [Original recording remastered]

The Complete Pet Soul [Import]

Strauss - Ariadne auf Naxos / Voigt · Dessay · von Otter · Heppner · Dohmen · Staatskapelle Dresden · Sinopoli

The Real Thing

Tangos del Sur: Osvaldo Fresedo

Salsa Selecta: A Taste of Nuyorican Latin Flavours [Import]

Mi Ofrenda

This Year's Model (With Bonus Disc)