IMMORTAL EGYPT is a deeper exploration of Egyptian dance fused with Western contemporary themes that ran through Phil Thornton's previous albums. Along with Hossam Ramzy, Egypt's master percussionist, the pair introduce you to the emerald minarets, lost cities, swirling sands and ancient mysteries of this more than legendary land. Also contributing to the exotic sounds are the rebaba (an Egyptian two-string violin), the aud (a fretless lute), the kawala (a bamboo flute used for religious music), a quarter tone accordion, didgeridoo and violin. Recorded in Cairo, this is a great album for in store play and is both seductive and musically adventurous.
1.At the Gates of the Citadel
2.Cairo Blues
3.Last Words by the Temple
4.Morocco Dance
5.Derwood Green
6.El Moulid
7.Praying For Rain
8.Emerald Minarets in a Sea of Stars
9.Sunrise Over Giza
10.Immortal Egypt
IMMORTAL EGYPT is a deeper exploration of Egyptian dance fused with Western contemporary themes that ran through Phil Thornton's previous albums. Along with Hossam Ramzy, Egypt's master percussionist, the pair introduce you to the emerald minarets, lost cities, swirling sands and ancient mysteries of this more than legendary land. Also contributing to the exotic sounds are the rebaba (an Egyptian two-string violin), the aud (a fretless lute), the kawala (a bamboo flute used for religious music), a quarter tone accordion, didgeridoo and violin. Recorded in Cairo, this is a great album for in store play and is both seductive and musically adventurous.
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