Barzakh

by Anouar Brahem

Barzakh cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: ECM
  • Country: Tunisia
  • Length: 56:22
  • Community rating: 3.99/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The acclaimed Tunisian oud master makes his ECM Records debut, expertly blending Arabic classical traditions with the improvisational freedom of chamber jazz. The meditative, purely acoustic performances highlight his profound instrumental virtuosity and cross-cultural vision.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, improvisational, percussive, atmospheric, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Raf Raf (3:33)
  2. Barzakh (11:02)
  3. Sadir (6:32)
  4. Ronda (3:07)
  5. Hou (1:33)
  6. Sarandib (2:48)
  7. Souga (2:07)
  8. Parfum de gitane (4:16)
  9. Bou Naouara (2:22)
  10. Kerkenah (7:30)
  11. La nuit des yeux (5:29)
  12. Le belv茅d猫re assi茅g茅 (4:14)
  13. Qaf (1:43)

Credits

  • Anouar Brahem - primary artist, composed by, oud
  • Mohammed Abd Al Kader - calligraphy
  • Lassad Hosni - percussion, composed by
  • Bechir Selmi - violin, composed by

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