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a l b u m Putumayo presents North African Groove
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r i p d a t e May-30-2005
s t r e e t d a t e Jun-06-2005
o r i g i n a l r e l 2005
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Who would have guessed that PutumayoÆs past Arabic releases would do
so well in Latin America? But further listening shows that Arabic and
Latin music are like second cousins, and todayÆs Arabic music has
diverse influences. North African Grooveùthe seventh CD in PutumayoÆs
beat-driven Groove seriesùproves the point.
Thanks to the Moors, Spanish music has an Arabic influence. And Cuban
music combines Spanish heritage with West African music, a region
that also shares historical connections with the Arab world.
On ôMontuno Nore±o,ö the Cuban-Algerian band Jomed combines
Arab-Andalusian music and chΓabi, a popular song form that is one of
the roots of Algerian ra∩. The Spanish and Arabic lyrics are
accompanied by the Arabic oud playing the parts usually performed on
the Cuban trΘs guitar, classic Cuban septet trumpet ornaments, and
the violin swing that is common to both Cuban charanga and
Arab-Andalusian music.
Moroccan-born, ra∩ singer Rhany became so impassioned by Latin music
that he went to CubaÆs EGREM Studiosùthe Havana studio where the
Buena Vista Social Club albums were producedùto record a pulsing,
acoustic dance piece that fuses North African percussion and oud with
swinging Cuban piano.
Egyptian Amr DiabÆs song ôNour El Ainö (The MindÆs Eye) blends Arabic
music elements with Gipsy Kings-style rumba flamenco, which started a
trend among many Arabic singers. The original album featuring this
track is one of the best-selling albums ever recorded by an Arabic
artist.
Another pattern emerges on North African Groove, which features
artists from every North African country. While it was once unusual
for Arabic artists to perform in French, as this album shows, it has
become more common in recent years. Algerian ra∩ superstar KhaledÆs
ôA∩chaöù a French-language track released in 1996ùwas the first song
by an Arab artist to hit number one in France. Other Arab artists
followed suit, releasing material in French.
Faudel is the leading representative of a new generation of Algerian
ra∩ singers who were born and raised in France, far from the city of
Oran, Algeria where the style was born. The French media have dubbed
him ôthe Little Prince of Ra∩.ö
ôDis-Moi Pourquoiö (Tell Me Why) was one of AminaÆs biggest hits in
France, thanks to its enticing blend of exotic North African melodies
and instruments with a bass-heavy beat. The Tunisian actress sings in
French, ôHow is it possible to remain complacent in a world of such
inequality? Why canÆt we live in harmony?ö
Meanwhile, ôYa-Rayi,ö the title track from KhaledÆs most recent
album, marks a return to the pure ra∩ of his first European release.
Cairo is a hub of the Middle Eastern entertainment industry and, like
starlets flocking to Los Angeles, artists from throughout the region
come there seeking fame and fortune. Samira Saeid grew up in
MoroccoÆs capital, Rabat, and gained notoriety through her
appearances on American Idol-style television singing competitions.
After becoming a star at home, she moved to Egypt to seek broader
success. ôAal Eahö (What Did He Say) is representative of the funky
blend of slick international pop and Arabic grooves for which she is
most famous.
Cheb Jilani, one of LibyaÆs biggest stars and a growing presence in
the rest of the Arab world, also moved to Cairo. Jilani was taught by
his father to sing Arabic folk songs at a young age, and he became
known as a teenager for his deft renditions of complex songs by
popular Arab artists. After mastering the classical style of singing,
he taught himself to sing in various Arabic dialects, making him a
versatile artist with a wide appeal.
From the city of Aswan in southern Egypt, Nubian Mohammed Mounir
moved to Cairo in the 1970s to study art, and began performing songs
from his region. His casual dress, Nubian dialect, and unfamiliar
rhythms and dance moves took Cairo by surprise. His success helped
pave the way for other Nubian artists. He was also one of the first
Egyptian artists to be heavily influenced by Jamaican reggae.
The Pan-Arabic North African Groove closes out with the multiculti
Eastenders. On their song ôOn the Rideö the German and Turkish duo
collaborate with singer Shady Sheha, a young Egyptian who lives in
Wiesbaden, Germany. The songs says, ôGet up and come with us / LetÆs
play and see the world / DonÆt think about who you are / Or where you
come from / We all share the same path / Which doesnÆt seem to have
an end.ö
...and remember: s t a y f u f f e n s f o r l i f e
t r a c k l i s t
Jomed - Montuno Noreno 04:22
Samira Saeid - Aal Eah 03:00
Amr Diab - Nour El Ain 05:02
Faudel - Si Tu le Veux 03:30
Rhany - Un Mot de Toi 03:47
Amina - Dis-Moi Pourquoi 03:38
Cheb Jilani - Bahebbak 03:38
Hamid Baroudi - Sidi 03:34
Khaled - Ya-Rayi 03:57
Cheb Mami - Viens Habibi 03:40
Mohamed Mounir - Hanina 04:35
Eastenders feat. Shady Sheha - On the Ride 04:13
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