Arabic Music

mahmoud · 01-11-2010, 02:32 AM

there is many arabian singers u can listen to

but i think the greatest is um kolthoum

NumberNineDream · 01-12-2010, 02:36 PM

Ok. This thread is pathetic, and I will change this reality. As Arabs only use their internet skills to add people on facebook and send messages like "u r so sweety", I thought it's time I'll just share my knowledge. I don't know much, a lot less then other people living here, but I'll try my best, and maybe get the ball rolling.

For now, I have talked in my journal about Fairuz, and Raï music. Plus Bulldog has covered Marcel Khalifé, and we can count Anouar Brahem in.
So to check them out:

Fairuz
Raï Music
Marcel Khalifé
Anouar Brahem

As for now, I'll try to update this thread as much as I can. It's either with Arabic speaking songs, or with Arabic artists not necessarily singing in the native language. If you need any links, I know some blogs that only have Arabic music, so just give us a shout.

Edit: I'll try to talk about the ones already mentioned in this thread, for a start. As no one felt the need to do more than throw names.

Eugene · 01-14-2010, 01:38 AM

Does anybody know of these?

NumberNineDream · 01-14-2010, 01:40 AM

Any clue about what you're talking about?

Edit: And plz, we're trying to lessen the very brief uninformative posts.

Eugene · 01-14-2010, 01:49 AM

ermmm this site is all about music........right?

well guess what, they are a collection of Artists from Ethiopia and they sing in Arabic, they have numerous albums out there, check out Amazon. There work is brilliant imo.... check them out. I can't post any links as yet.

NumberNineDream · 01-14-2010, 02:00 AM

That's what I got from Wiki:

Quote:

Ethiopiques is a series of compact discs featuring Ethiopian and Eritrean singers and musicians. Many of the Ethiopiques CDs compile various singles and albums that Amha Records, Kaifa Records, and Philips-Ethiopia released during the 1960s and 1970s in Ethiopia. Prominent singers and musicians from this era appearing on Ethiopiques releases include Alemayehu Eshete, Asnaketch Worku, Mahmoud Ahmed, Mulatu Astatke, and Tilahun Gessesse. However, some Ethiopiques releases are new recordings.

So as it seems in Eritrea, one of the official languages is Arabic, so I can see why some of the Ethiopiques songs are in this language. I'll try to check them out, maybe get some album, but I'm predicting the music would be purely African... so I'll check them out.

Any specific songs you feel I should listen to at first?

Eugene · 01-14-2010, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NumberNineDream

That's what I got from Wiki:

So as it seems in Eritrea, one of the official languages is Arabic, so I can see why some of the Ethiopiques songs are in this language. I'll try to check them out, maybe get some album, but I'm predicting the music would be purely African... so I'll check them out.

Any specific songs you feel I should listen to at first?

The music is airy, atmospheric and kind of pure, if you mean "African" as in drum driven, then no it is not.

Check out The Very Best of Ethiopiques as a starter, if you like it go through the volumes there are I believe around 20 of them

OceanAndSilence · 01-14-2010, 11:08 AM

hi

farewell

Eugene · 01-14-2010, 12:24 PM

[QUOTE=NumberNineDream;810392]I still didn't find any downloadable link, will give a feedback when I hear them.

Don't know of any download links but you can listen to tracks here

Can't do it, haven't reached 15 yet.....

I'll be back soon

Eugene · 01-14-2010, 12:48 PM

Check out Very best of Ethiopiques here

01-12-2010, 02:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
NumberNineDream Blue Bleezin' Blind Drunk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The land of the largest wine glass (aka Lebanon) Posts: 2,200	Ok. This thread is pathetic, and I will change this reality. As Arabs only use their internet skills to add people on facebook and send messages like "u r so sweety", I thought it's time I'll just share my knowledge. I don't know much, a lot less then other people living here, but I'll try my best, and maybe get the ball rolling. For now, I have talked in my journal about Fairuz, and Raï music. Plus Bulldog has covered Marcel Khalifé, and we can count Anouar Brahem in. So to check them out: Fairuz Raï Music Marcel Khalifé Anouar Brahem As for now, I'll try to update this thread as much as I can. It's either with Arabic speaking songs, or with Arabic artists not necessarily singing in the native language. If you need any links, I know some blogs that only have Arabic music, so just give us a shout. Edit: I'll try to talk about the ones already mentioned in this thread, for a start. As no one felt the need to do more than throw names. __________________ Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Welcome to the Black Lodge Last edited by NumberNineDream; 01-12-2010 at 03:12 PM.

01-14-2010, 01:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
Eugene Groupie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 27	Ethiopiques Does anybody know of these?

01-14-2010, 01:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
NumberNineDream Blue Bleezin' Blind Drunk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The land of the largest wine glass (aka Lebanon) Posts: 2,200	Any clue about what you're talking about? Edit: And plz, we're trying to lessen the very brief uninformative posts. __________________ Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Welcome to the Black Lodge

01-14-2010, 11:08 AM	#18 (permalink)
OceanAndSilence i write and play stuff Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 239	hi farewell __________________ http://www.myspace.com/chrisneto - tune in to chill out

01-14-2010, 12:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
Eugene Groupie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 27	Check out Very best of Ethiopiques here http://www.musicbanter.com/country-f...#ixzz0ccNZPKCO</a>" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>

01-11-2010, 02:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
mahmoud Groupie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4	there is many arabian singers u can listen to but i think the greatest is um kolthoum

01-14-2010, 01:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
Eugene Groupie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 27	ermmm this site is all about music........right? well guess what, they are a collection of Artists from Ethiopia and they sing in Arabic, they have numerous albums out there, check out Amazon. There work is brilliant imo.... check them out. I can't post any links as yet.

01-14-2010, 12:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
Eugene Groupie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 27	[QUOTE=NumberNineDream;810392]I still didn't find any downloadable link, will give a feedback when I hear them. Don't know of any download links but you can listen to tracks here Can't do it, haven't reached 15 yet..... I'll be back soon