Music of Nubia

by Hamza el- Din

Music of Nubia cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1964
  • Label: Vanguard
  • Country: Egypt
  • Length: 47:23
  • Community rating: 3.47/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Hamza el-Din introduces the traditional sounds of Nubia to Western audiences with sparse, haunting oud accompaniment. The recording preserves ancient Arabic folk melodies and microtonal vocal traditions with remarkable acoustic clarity.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, melodic, islamic, microtonal

Tracklist

  1. Childhood (4:36)
  2. The Spirits (4:56)
  3. Grandfathers' Stories (11:40)
  4. Did Nura Remember (2:51)
  5. The Message Bearer (4:22)
  6. The Gondola (4:36)
  7. Call For Unity (4:03)
  8. The Fortune Teller (7:17)
  9. Greeting Card (3:01)

Credits

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