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Slah Manaa Ensemble : The Art of Arabic Folk Music
Slah Manaa Ensemble
Slah Manaa Ensemble : The Art of Arabic Folk Music
Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop
 
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The Slah Manaa Ensemble consists of some of the most popular musicians in the Middle East, mainly in Tunisia. The ensemble performs traditional Arabic folk and classical music utilizing the important traditional instrument...  more »

     
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All Artists: Slah Manaa Ensemble
Title: Slah Manaa Ensemble : The Art of Arabic Folk Music
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Label: Armenian Recordings
Original Release Date: 11/18/1998
Release Date: 11/18/1998
Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop
Styles: Traditional Folk, Middle East, Arabic
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 710717001725

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The Slah Manaa Ensemble consists of some of the most popular musicians in the Middle East, mainly in Tunisia. The ensemble performs traditional Arabic folk and classical music utilizing the important traditional instruments of the Middle East. The nay is an end-blown flute open on both ends, the qanun is a trapezoidal shaped-boxed zither, the 'ud is a fretless short-necked lute, the riqq (tar)is a single headed tambourine and the violin are displayed on this recording.

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CD Reviews

This album is a gem.
J. Farraj | New York | 12/27/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The musicians are excellent technically, each one performs a short solo to show both the beauty and richness of their instrument, as well as their virtuosity. You can clearly see the years of experience they have put in. The riq solo was a treat, considering it's rare to hear a recorded track devoted to that instrument.

The repertoire is classical Arabic and Tunisian, all instrumental. I really like the Samai Bayati composed by Slah El Manaa himself. The repertoire is rich in maqams (Arabic scales) and modulations.

But most of all the strength of this album is in the arrangement, the delicate balance between instruments, the subtlety, minimalism and attention to detail that is so typical of the Tunisian aesthetic.

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