Description
Anthologie de la musique citadine algérienne – Anthology of Algerian Urban Music / Performed by Nassim El-Andalous / Hommage à Redouane Bensari / Audio CD
UPC 3356570656022
Product Details
- Label: al sur
- Catalogue Number: ALCD 160
- Country: France
- Release Year: 1996
- Format: CD, Album
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Overview
This album, Anthologie de la musique citadine algérienne, is a tribute to the rich urban musical traditions of Algeria, specifically featuring the Nouba H'sîn and Hawzi styles. Under the direction of Amîn Mesli, the album honors the legacy of the influential Algerian musician Redouane Bensari. The first part of the album focuses on an excerpt from the Nouba H'sîn, a classical genre of Andalusian origin, which blends vocal and instrumental improvisations. The second part shifts to Hawzi, a popular Algerian musical style that carries deep emotional resonance through its folk poetry and rhythms.
Through intricate performances by Nassim El-Andalous, the album immerses the listener in the profound beauty of Algerian urban music, blending traditional instrumental pieces with folk songs that express love, longing, and the joys of everyday life. This collection highlights the vitality and diversity of Algerian culture, preserving a musical heritage passed down through generations.
Track Listing
First Part: Excerpt from the Nouba H'sîn
- M'chalia (Prelude to the Instrumental Prelude)
- Touchia (Instrumental Prelude)
- Istikhbar Raml-Maya (Vocal and Instrumental Improvisation)
- Kûrsi-Touchia (Prelude to the Movement)
- Insraf: El Aïne Ellatî (4th Movement of the Nouba)
- 1er Khlaç: Wa Achya (5th Movement of the Nouba)
- 2ème Khlaç: Charibna Wa Tâl (5th Movement of the Nouba)
- Qadriat' 'Araq I (Popular Quatrain Poem)
- Qadriat' 'Araq II (Popular Quatrain Poem)
Second Part: Hawzi
- Istikhbar 'Araq (Vocal and Instrumental Improvisation)
- Hawzi Nar Walfi (Popular Song)
- Hawzi Nar El Bine G'dat' (Popular Song)
Key Credits
- Artist: Nassim El-Andalous
- Direction: Amîn Mesli
- Producer: Michel Pagiras for al sur
- Musicians:
- A. Bey-Omar: Darbouka, Vocals
- T. Bestandji: Qanun, Vocals
- O. Chiali: Oud, Vocals
- S. Mesli: Oud, Vocals
- M. Guellil: Alto, Vocals, Solo
- B. Ghoul: Rebab, Alto, Vocals
- R. Hakiki: Solo Vocals
- A. Kahouadji: Tar, Vocals
- A. Benabadji: Violin, Vocals
- Photography: F. Joudat
- Text: Nadir Marouf
- English Translation: Katherine Krieger
- Mixing Engineer: Myron Meerson
- Recorded at Studio Cargo (Montreuil)
- Liner Notes: Nadir Marouf, Taoufik Bestandji
