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