Modern Music
by Al Massrieen
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
- Asef Gedan
- Ebda' Men Gedid
- Sah
- Longa 79
- El Sobhiya
- Bahebek La
- Men Awel Deqiqa
- Mafatshi Leh
- Betebki Leh
- Hatgini Tani
- Horreya
- El Bahr Azra
- West El Ghabat