Algeria

Gnawa Diffusion | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 14, 1999)
• Label: 7 Colors Music
• ASIN: B0000365NA
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #731,758 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Algeria

2. Baba el Gnawi

3. Menjani

4. Frik Fashion

5. Reche Sous le Cheche

6. Inaal Ding Dingue Dong

7. Istikbar

8. Bleu Blanc Gyrophare

9. H'Mar Dem

10. Baba Salem

11. Pi R2

12. Istikbar

13. Ombre-Elle

14. Saharagga

15. Grass a l'Herbe

16. Koubayara

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gnawa Diffusion's Excellent North African Jazzy Sound, April 12, 2002

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txilar "txilar" (the heart of dixie!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Algeria (Audio CD)

A few years ago I was in Essaouira, Morocco in a tiny *superb* French restaurant that was playing the most amazing Arabic Jazz. I was completely entranced (indeed, only the fabulous choclate mousse grabbed my attention away from the music). I'm a dedicated fan of Arabic music loving everything from Classical to popular styles. I'm a huge fan of jazz. The combination of the two really stuck with me; the sounds became a soundtrack of the journey. I asked the waiter what was playing. As it turned out, it was a different mix of artists and the one that stayed in my head (did I have a blank tape with me? No. But I've learned my lesson and carry them now) was Gnawa Diffusion. It took me a while to actually find this cd, but once I did, I became a dedicated fan. I think I'll put the cd on right now!

The sound is laid back and even though the title is Algeria, it reminded me of life in Essaouira, slow and steady, with a strong breeze. It's something I can listen to over and over and not tire of it at all. It's a "user-friendly" cd, not because it is watered down in style or flavour, but because it's simply so easy to listen to. It maintains a elegant exoticness. Definitely a summertime album: kick back, throw open the windows and chill with Gnawa Diffusion.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best reggae band from France, May 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Algeria (Audio CD)

Eh oui ! C'est un groupe bien de chez moi (Grenoble) que l'on retrouve jusqu'au bout du monde. Ce disque est une merveille: planant, reposant, funky à souhait... Inspiré aussi bien du raļ que du reggae pur souche c'est une découverte à faire sans plus tarder... A plus les Gnawi !

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Album, June 16, 2004

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"rom_music" (Berkeley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Algeria (Audio CD)

I bought this album in Morocco and it was one of the first Rai albums that I ever listened to... The album is excellent; they combine a lot of different styles, traditional North African, Carribean, western pop. If you want to hear something catchy yet different, have a listen. I recommend this album over Bab El Oued Kingston, although if you like this one definitely get that one as well. Happy listening.