An Eclectic Selection of Music From the Arab World

by Various Artists

An Eclectic Selection of Music From the Arab World cover art

Serving as the inaugural compilation for the Berlin-based Habibi Funk label, this release highlights highly danceable, heavily Western-influenced Arab pop from the 1970s and 80s. The curated tracks pull from across North Africa and the Middle East, showcasing incredibly vibrant localized interpretations of disco, reggae, and synth-funk. It succeeded in bringing a wealth of neglected, groove-heavy Arab artists to the attention of international record collectors.

Genres

  • Funk
  • Arabic Music

Tracklist

  1. Bsslama Hbibti
  2. Wang Dang
  3. Aflana
  4. Mirza
  5. Argos Farfish
  6. Casablanca Shuffle
  7. Rouhi Ya Hafida
  8. La Coladera
  9. Al Asafir
  10. Sans Titre
  11. Ayonha
  12. Bossa
  13. Games
  14. Sah
  15. Lala Tibki
  16. Soul Brother