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Algeria

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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.

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 !

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.

they r amazing brilliant people from Algeria with an open mind for what's happening in the world today ...and aspecialy in their third world Algeria ... reggae music is the their soul with brilliant tempo uplifting ur life to a very very high vibrations ....
something like Manu Chao, Sergento Garcia, Shotey A Nevua

freedom people

This song is a very good music, the best is who mix sound of Arab with reggae, i feel that if you like the reggae should to listen this song.

This is one wild CD! After establishing their Gnawa credentials with the traditional-sounding first track, the remaining songs grab the listener with a mad, exhilerating rush, firing shot after shot from the cannon as traditional North African sounds are mashed seemlessly into reggae, ska, Jamaican toasting with hints of dub, and even speed metal (?!). In one song, a muzzein call from the sunset minerets of Istanbul turns into a hybrid belly dance cut with greek bouzouki. Wonderful! The musicianship, arrangements, and singing are impeccable, as is the whole concept of this group and this album. To my ear, it sounds like the vocals are in Arabic, French, and English. There is tremendous variety on this CD, and each cut is done exceedingly well (ie. it doesn't at all sound like they are hitting a bunch of styles just to show they can, with the danger of their reach exceeding their grasp). I can't wait to hear the other releases from these guys.

the masters are here!! if you want to dance your ass off, get it now!! le chakal systeme en pleinne action. BUY IT AND YOU WON'T REGRET. Les Gnawia, bijour les enfants c'est yonas.

the masters are here!! if you want to dance your ass off, get it now!! le chakal systeme en pleinne action. BUY IT AND YOU WON'T REGRET. Les Gnawia, bijour les enfants c'est yonas.

This CD is an excellent blend of rai music. The flavour is distinctly Gnawa....Arabic, Moroccan, French, Reggae, African. Wonderful beats, intrigueing lyrics, and downright enjoyable!

This CD is an excellent blend of rai music. The flavour is distinctly Gnawa....Arabic, Moroccan, French, Reggae, African. Wonderful beats, intrigueing lyrics, and downright enjoyable!