Know any good middle eastern music?

[Hitman47]

Hey guys, lately i've been listening to foreign music, because im getting tired of the shit thats on the radio these days.

I've been listening to middle eastern music

Cheb Khaled
Amr Diab
Claude Challe


I like these singers, i was wondering if you guys no of any others that make some groovy music ?

:D

[Rastafari]

First and foremost, listen to everything by Oudi Hrant.

Look for New Jazz music of the 50's that tied in with Middle Eastern Themes as well.
Ahmed Abdul-Malik, Dizzy Reece, Yusef Lateef.

Lot's of facets to get involved in this stuff.

Oud Hrant firstly though. Definately

[Comrade BNS]

HOLY SHIT!!! someone else who listens to Khaled!!!!!!!!!

WOOOHOOO!!! fuck yeah, bout time I met someone else who listens to khaled!! I absolutely love his stuff!!! I have ordered "Khaled" "N'ssi N'ssi" and "Sahra"!!!

lol 85% of my total songs are from the middle east or the Maghreb (nth. africa)

Depends on what you are looking for really. If you are looking for modernish songs in traditional arabic style check out Najwa (sometimes spelt Nagwa) Karam, hell just check her out!! she is an awsome singer and has some amazing songs. in a similar vein is Nawal Al-Zoughbi, although alot of her stuff is more chilled out i guess you'd say then Najwa's.

For some good classical arabic opera you definately can't go past Fairuz or Warda Jaza'iriya, or even the late and grwat Oum Khalthoum, although some of her recordings date back to the 30's so sound quality can sometimes be an issue with her songs, but good nonetheless.

If you're after 60's arabic nostalgia stuff check out Nagat. I strongly reccomend you get the song "Ana Baashq El Bahr"!! it is really really cool!

However if you are looking for more mainstream, i guess more western arabic music, then check out some Cheb Mami.....he's a bit hit and miss with me, has some really awsome songs, and then others that leave a bit to be desired. But check him out, and yeah like i said, get a few of his songs before you decide whehter or not you like him. I reccommend "parisien du nord" or "au pays de merveilles"

also check out Samira Said, she has some good songs, and a cool colab. with Mami is the song "Youm wara Youm"

well glad i found someone interested in the same type of music as myself. Send me a PM if you want any more info or chat about the wonderful music from the middle east.......oh and the artists i have mentioned here are just the barest tip of the iceberg!!!

Comrade BNS

[(*]

This is not Middle Eastern, but you should definitely listen to...

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

He is Pakistani. He did some songs for the movie "Dead man walking" also.
Great sutff, Great Stuff

[Lefty]

Does Indian music count? If so, I'd like to mention the fact that Ravi Shankar is a fucking god.

[SittingBull47]

my friend downloaded a song by an afghani band, but i forget the name.
Something along the lines of the Jungly Jangas or something. hah, that's how it sounded.

[Comrade BNS]

well yeah if you want to get into Indian music as well, Ravi Shankar is wicked. But also you must check out Malkit Singh....the king of Bhangra....really awsome stuff! and yeah Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan has somereally cool stuff too...

while you're at it, check out Natacha Atlas and Nitin Sawhney.....also very cool!


Comrade BNS

[Rastafari]

the king of Bhangra
That's Daler Mehndi

[Hitman47]

Aight guys I'll look into these people.

Cheers. :)

[truthaddict11]

i have only heard of them but Rabis Caste is a Sludge Metal band from the Middle East

[celtopunk]

Iron Sheik - Palestinian hip hop, probably not what you are looking for though.

[Comrade BNS]

Originally posted by [email protected] 13 2004, 03:00 AM

the king of Bhangra
That's Daler Mehndi
lol! Oh I beg to differ! Even go to Malkit Singh's site......it says in clear words he is the King of Bhangra! now you can't argue with a man's website can you?

Comrade BNS

[celtopunk]

I haven't hear this but it sounds like it fits the bill:
Palestine - music of the Intifada (1989)

01 Sabaya Al Intifada - Min Al Mukhayyam Toulad Al Ru'aya
02 In A'd Rifaki - Al Raba'yye
03 In A'd Rifaki - Al Kassam Al Filistini
04 Al-Amal Ashabi - Jirah Lan Tamout
05 Abnaa El-Balad - Ajrass Al Intisar
06 Palestinian Student Karmel Group - Al Intifada Was Jabal Al Thawra
07 In A'd Rifaki - Kulluna Fil Tareeq
08 Palestinian Student Karmel Group - Watani Laysa Hakiba
09 Muhiddine Al Bagdadi - Al Fajir
10 Sabaya Al Intifada - Jabal Al Zaytoun
11 Al-Amal Ashabi - Bism Ilhurriya
12 Sabaya Al Intifada - Ummi Al Habiba
13 Muhiddine Al Bagdadi - Al Hegran
14 In A'd Rifaki - In A'd Rifaki

[Danton]

I went to see this band Radio Tarifa, fantastic.. They blend Spanish flamenco with Arabic stuff, very nice.. There's also this great track at the mo called Rascialles by Duoud.. Arabic electro, flute and Oud mash up.. I'm lovin it..

[Hate Is Art]

whats the name of that really cool algerian band, something like tinamawienana, they are pretty cool!

[atlanticche]

no no no no no no no no no no no no, just no, its middle eastern music, no no no no no no no, there is somethin wrong with you

[M_Rawlins]

the side project of Serj Tankian from system of a down - "Serart"

[Politrickian]

Melechesh

They make some very weird Messopotamian themed black metal

It's awesome. And normally I don't even like black metal.

I'd recommend the song Caravans To Ur. Very pleasant to listen to.

[El Brujo]

Er... If were talking about traditional music, there is a good singer called Ibrahim Tastilles (sp?). I downloaded his song "Allah Allah" from Kazaa and it was pretty good.

[canikickit]

I typed "Bedouin" into Soulseek and came back with an amazing 10 minute-plus song based around percussion.
search for things like "Djembe" also for nice percussive music.

Try this site (http://www.e-greenstar.com/Music-Sample/). I just found it myself, so I haven't downloaded anything, but it looks interesting.

[Kurai Tsuki]

I would of course reccomend Fairuz ^_^ Particularly the albums Jeruselum in my Heart and Lebanon Forever

[Solace]

middle eastern music?

Ya mean Raï?

Rachid Taha.

It's a beauty for the ears. Mixing traditionnal and classic Raï with damn good guitar riffs. Try the tracks on Diwan and Rock & Raï.

[Comrade BNS]

search for things like "Djembe" also for nice percussive music.


You're not a goblet drummer at all are you Canikickit?
I confess to playing a bit of Darboukka.

For guarenteed goo percussive songs you can't go past Hossam Ramzy...the sultan of swing! he has worked with everyone from Khaled to Robert Plant and Jimmy page. as well as his own stuff......worth a listen!

Comrade BNS

[EneME]

Um...well for a bit I was watching a Brazilian Novela (shut up!) and it was based in Morocco....and they had some music from the region....anyway...I suggest looking up anything called "Maktub" by Marcus Viana...there are 3 I believe, and Azez Alaya...I have a couple others but those are from the top of my head
The novela was called "O Clone"/"El Clon" if you look it up you come up with alot of stuff...thats all..

[Hitman47]

Originally posted by [email protected] 20 2004, 01:53 AM
Um...well for a bit I was watching a Brazilian Novela (shut up!) and it was based in Morocco....and they had some music from the region....anyway...I suggest looking up anything called "Maktub" by Marcus Viana...there are 3 I believe, and Azez Alaya...I have a couple others but those are from the top of my head
The novela was called "O Clone"/"El Clon" if you look it up you come up with alot of stuff...thats all..
Hey I saw the Novela also "El Clon" !!!! :D


And i also downloaded the music from the novela!!


Yippeee!! :P :D

[Mano Dayak]

Cheb Mami
Khaled


I especially like Cheb Mami. If you're into rap, then I'd suggest you buying Rim-K's (http://www.rimkdu113.com) album "L'enfant du pays". It's rap mixed up with raï and chaâbi. I can't stop listening to it.

[EneME]

Originally posted by Hitman47+Apr 24 2004, 09:57 PM--> (Hitman47 @ Apr 24 2004, 09:57 PM)
[email protected] 20 2004, 01:53 AM
Um...well for a bit I was watching a Brazilian Novela (shut up!) and it was based in Morocco....and they had some music from the region....anyway...I suggest looking up anything called "Maktub" by Marcus Viana...there are 3 I believe, and Azez Alaya...I have a couple others but those are from the top of my head
The novela was called "O Clone"/"El Clon" if you look it up you come up with alot of stuff...thats all..
Hey I saw the Novela also "El Clon" !!!! :D


And i also downloaded the music from the novela!!


Yippeee!! :P :D [/b]
lol yeah it was the bomb....I love brazilian soaps...i missed the beginning of it though, like when Jade and Lucas first met and the twin died...i only saw it after they were both married