Africa North

Various Artists - International - Middle East/Northern Africa

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 20, 1999)
• Original Release Date: April 20, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hearts of Space
• ASIN: B00000IIT3
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #271,563 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Designed as "a conduit to ecstasy," Africa North is an aural ascension into realms beyond the ordinary. From Moroccan Said Chraibi's elegantly orchestral "Andalusian Oud Music, Parts 1 & 2" to Mahmoud Fadl's Egyptian-tinged percussion on "Maqsoum" to the Sudanese and pan-African inflections of vocalist Setona, Africa North showcases the intermingling of cultures and sound born of the seventh-century Muslim invasions. These Islamic songs feature oud (lute), drums, oboe, and strings as well as a light smattering of electronic sounds. They descend in spirit from a rich oral tradition from teacher to student and guru to disciple, bearing stamps of the musicians' forebears as well as their distinctly original signature noting this time of radical change in the face of tradition. Exotic and heavy with fervor, Africa North is a journey well worth making. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and wonderful, May 13, 1999

By A Customer

I bought this CD as a gift for my best friend Omar from Sudan. He just called me to tell me that it was a very wonderful experience listening to this CD. He is a very big Reggae fan and for the first time he heard an Arabic music with a Reggae beat and that was excellent. He definitely and without hesitation gave 5 stars to the CD. He is also a big fan of African music and he was very happy with what he heard. Remember, he just heard it and only once when he called me, so tomorrow, I am going to stop by and listen to the CD with him and will write my own review. One main thing he said for now: It is very relaxing and soothing

5.0 out of 5 stars A keeper, December 13, 2006

By	Matthew J. Lewis "mj" (Miami Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Don't recommend a cd too often but this was a great surprise. Expertly put together. Great Stuff.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Travel by Ear, January 2, 2000

By	Linda Brooks (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

I had placed this CD on my Wish List.

Surprise!

I played this CD the day after Christmas. I enjoyed all the sellections very much. My favorites are the first and last tracks. Each song is a mood setter. All are exotic and exciting. If you like to travel and this is one area of world you haven't physically been to, this CD will entice you to go.