Rhythms of Morocco – Chalf Hassan
[EUCD1906]

Chalf Hassan presents traditional Moroccan maqams in modern renditions. Music from different cities and regions, featuring different styles, rhythms and maqams. Played on traditional Arabic instruments, such as oud, qanun, bendir and traditional percussion as well as violins, guitar, bass, keyboards and saxophone. Info about the music in four languages.

Track Listing:

1. Dakhlat Al Aroussa (The Bride Arrives) (trad., arr. Chalf Hassan) - 4:48

2. Wissal (Connection) (Chalf Hassan) - 5:20

3. Aïta Jilaliya (Spiritual Call) (Chalf Hassan) - 4:49

4. Raksat El Atlas (The Atlas Dance) (trad., arr. Chalf Hassan) - 7:55

5. Solo Tabla (Chalf Hassan) - 12:10

6. Andalussia (From Andalus) (Chalf Hassan) - 2:58

7. Nore El Chomouh (Candlelight) (Chalf Hassan) - 6:01

8. Solo Kamanja (Violin Solo) (Abisha) - 1:45

9. Fen El Watar (The Art of Strings) (Chalf Hassan) - 4:24

10. Men Tangier li Agadir (From Tangier to Agadir) (Chalf Hassan) - 19:30

11. Jardeni (Make me Happy) (Chalf Hassan) - 3:27

Total playing time: 73:42 min.