Music of Islam 8: Folkloric Music of Tunisia

Lotfi Jormana Group | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 2, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Celestial Harmonies
• ASIN: B0000007Z3
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #458,346 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #38 in Music > World Music > Middle East > Islamic

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4.0 out of 5 stars Khamsa wa khamesa alaikum!, March 14, 2007

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NBahri Rhythms "MaleikaB" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Music of Islam 8: Folkloric Music of Tunisia (Audio CD)

I would consider this a rare & great find since Tunisian music is not readily available in the US. For tribal & folkloric dancers as well as ethnic music enthusaists, this is a CD you need for your collection. Don't let the title Music of Islam scare you since this is traditional Tunisian music for dance & listening. The tracks are your common songs played at parties & festivities. The mawals are soulful, the drumming will throw you into a trance! Traditional Tunisian bagpipes, called mizwids, give similar feel to the Scottish & for the "new ear", it may take a while to get used to. The sound is distinct, loud & is similar to the Egyptian reed pipe, the mizmar. I use it to perform my traditional Tunisian folkloric dance pieces. The sound quality is good, but is seems like it was not recorded in a studio, but at someone's home, but is really gives you a feel like you were actually sipping tea & enjoying a good time with the musicians...