Barzakh

This starkly beautiful collection of 13 tracks by Tunisian composer Anouar Brahem is his debut release for the ECM label. The album spotlights Brahem's solo oud pieces, which range from the meditative ("Sadir") to the propulsive ("Ronda"). This solo work is nicely augmented by stellar contributions from violinist Bechir Selmi and percussionist Lassad Hosni; Selmi is featured on the transcendent "Barzakh", while Hosni figures prominently on "Souga" and "Bou Naouara". The three musicians come together for the joyous dance number "Parfum de Gitane". Throughout Barzakh, Brahem and the others forge an appealing mix of Middle Eastern sonorities and jazz phrasing, an intimate sound perfectly suited to the clean and spacious ECM recording style. This is a great title for fans of both international music and jazz.

~ Stephen Cook, All Music Guide

Artist: Anouar Brahem

Album: Barzakh

Year: 1990

Label: ECM

Personnel:

Anouar Brahem: oud

Bechir Selmi: violin

Lassad Hosni: percussion

Tracks:

1. Raf Raf
2. Barzakh
3. Sadir
4. Ronda
5. Hou
6. Sarandib
7. Souga
8. Parfum De Gitane
9. Bou Naouara
10. Kerkenah
11. La Nuit Des Yeux
12. La Belvedére Assiége
13. Qaf

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