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Music from Yemen ArabiaSanaani, Laheji, Adeni and Samar (2 vinyl LP)

 - Music from Yemen Arabia
This compilation features traditional songs that originate from the city of Sanaa, the sheikdom of Lahej, and the port of Aden. The term samar, which is the title of the compilation' second part, describes the delicious, luxury time when people gather for relaxation, refreshment and music. Music performed by the Kawkabani brothers and oudh player Hassan al Zabeede.
This record contains oudh playing, percussion and singing from Yemen. The three Kawkabani brothers sing traditional poems and play oudh (lute), double drums, tambourine and, occasionally, the kanoun (zither). They were recorded in Sanaa in 1973. The oudh player Hassan al Zabeede and his double drum playing brother sing songs in the Lahej style and were recorded in Taez in 1973.

Also available on CD.
Recorded by Ragnar Johnson and Jessica Mayer.
 
published in May 2018
2LP black vinyl + color insert
10 tracks (12'33 / 6'50 / 5'14 / 7'40 / 5'59 / 10'32 / 5'32 / 6'59 / 11'14 / 22'43)
 
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