Time of Peace

Brothers Of The Baladi | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 1, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Brothers of Baladi
• ASIN: B00004ZDU9
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #264,346 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Deck the Halls

2. We Three Kings

3. Oh Little Town of Bethlehem

4. Oh Come All Ye Faithful

5. Coventry Carol

6. Oh Tannenbaum

7. Good King Wenceslas

8. The Little Drummer Boy

9. Joy to the World

10. Angels We Have Heard on High

11. Silent Night

12. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

13. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

14. Away in a Manger

15. The First Noel

Editorial Reviews

"A sound that knows no borders." - LA TIMES

"A delightful oasis of sensual rhythms and superb musicianship that makes you dance. I always enjoy sharing the bill with these entertaining performers." -Maria Muldaur

"Very hip – very unique." – Leon Redbone "Brothers of the Baladi are the ‘real deal’ – a fresh take on an ancient idea." – The Beat "Infectiously danceable – will lure congregates to the floor, the seats of chairs, maybe even table tops." – Artvoice "At the forefront of the wave that breaks the barriers and begins the peace process." – New Times, San Luis Obispo

A Time of Peace is an instrumental collection of Christmas songs performed on traditional Middle Eastern instruments by Brothers of the Baladi, in the true spirit of the holidays. If a cold desert night were bathed by the light of the crescent moon and a wiseman’s star, if the sounds of string, flute, and drum silenced the anxious cries if battle, it would be a night when warriors of different faiths would share the melodies of their homelands and of Holy Days long ago. It would be a night of harmony and a time of peace. The Brothers’ versions of "Little Drummer Boy," "Oh Come All Ye Faithful," "Joy to the World," "Deck the Halls," and "The First Noel" particularly stand out as favorites. No one has ever presented such a gorgeous collection of Middle Eastern instruments playing favorite holiday songs. Features Ishmael, master of the kanoon (an eighty-four-string Middle Eastern hammer dulcimer) as well as Stephen Skaggs on oud and Steve Flynn on Turkish ney (flute). Brothers of the Baladi are one of the largest sellers of belly dance music, both nationally and internationally.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Time of Peace - unique and refreshing!, October 30, 2003

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constance cafazza (St. Louis, MO United States) - See all my reviews

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I just LOVE this CD. Joy To The World done on mizmar makes me laugh till I cry, everytime. It's my favorite. Most of the other songs are less feisty (awww!) but still delightfully tweaked in that Middle Eastern sort of way. Some are just downright beautiful and yet earthy. As far as I am concerned, it's good for listening AND dancing.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tamara, December 17, 2010

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Tamara (L.A.) - See all my reviews

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Great selection of songs to listen to and belly dance too. Enjoyed being able to have music for the holidays with a Middle Eastern flavor. The music put a smile on the faces of the listeners and dancers alike. Festive, fun and different from the usual holiday music.

5.0 out of 5 stars brother of the balasi, December 10, 2011

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bdogg56 (colorado) - See all my reviews

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I wish I could find more. I like Christmas music with a twist and it is fun to dance to.