Modern Music

by Al Massrieen

Modern Music cover art

Compiled by the Habibi Funk label, this release focuses on the deeply innovative 1970s Egyptian ensemble formed by Hany Shenoda. Tasked with modernizing local pop music, the group blended traditional Arabic poetry with prominent electric keyboards, disco basslines, and jazz-funk structures. It provides a fascinating, highly danceable look into a pivotal turning point for the modernization of Middle Eastern commercial music.

Genres

  • Arabic Pop

Tracklist

  1. Asef Gedan
  2. Ebda' Men Gedid
  3. Sah
  4. Longa 79
  5. El Sobhiya
  6. Bahebek La
  7. Men Awel Deqiqa
  8. Mafatshi Leh
  9. Betebki Leh
  10. Hatgini Tani
  11. Horreya
  12. El Bahr Azra
  13. West El Ghabat