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MUSIC
@ Palestine Online Store
Palestine Online
Store is honored to feature the following truly outstanding
artists or groups who combine their musical talents with lyrics
about the Palestinian experience. These artists provide us
with an alternative (and effective) way of getting the message
across, pouring their energy and emotions into every word. We are excited to present the following collection of 33 CD's!
Arabic
Music (23): Ahmad Kaabour, Ammar Hasan, Anatolia, El-Funoun (2 CD's),
Fairuz (3), Gilad Atzmon, Karloma, Marcel Khalife (4), Mohsen Subhi, Palestine in my Heart, Palestinian Sounds,
Reem Kelani, Rim Banna, Rima Tarazi & Tania Nasir, Suheil Khoury,
Turab, Wassim Qassis
Hip-hop (7): Sabreena, DAM, Free the P, Iron Sheik (2),
Life Convicts, Son of Nun
English (1): Needle in the Groove
Spoken Word (2): Nathalie Handal, Norman Finkelstein
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| ARABIC
MUSIC |
Ahmad Kaabour: Ounadikum *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*
The 1976 hit single "Ounadikom" ("I
Call on You") has become a classic and has
expressed, like no other song, the Palestinian
need for the world's solidarity. This album, arguably
Kaabour's best, was re-released in 2004 and includes
several songs about Palestine such as "Heartbeat
of the West Bank," and "Depart."
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Ammar Hasan: Hilm
Kbeer
Ammar
Hasan is "the Palestinian Superstar."
He was a semi-finalist in the Middle Eastern version
of "American Idol," and has impressed
famous composers and musicians such as Ahmad Kaabour
and Wadee El-Safi. "Hilm
Ikbeer," (Big Dream) is his debut album.
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Anatolia: Lost Songs
of Palestine
A collection of traditional folk songs which have
been sung by generations of Palestinians, but
which have been overshadowed after years of occupation.
The CD features both solo improvisations as well
as ensemble works (both vocal and instrumental)
representing traditional Palestinian urban and
village music.
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El-Funoun: Zaghareed / Zareef
A collection of some of the most popular, revived, Arab/Palestinian folk tunes that have gained popularity in the 27 years since the dance troupe began its interpretations of the tunes. Zareef offers the listener a slice into Palestine's rich musical heritage and inexorable zest for life.
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Fairuz: Jerusalem
in My Heart, The Very Best of, Rajioun
Fairuz's early songs, in the 1950's, featuring
the singer's distinct vocal timbre and lyrics
expressing romantic love and nostalgia for village
life, were met with unprecedented enthusiasm.
Fairuz has become a legend in the Arab world and
elsewhere - undoubtedly one of the most popular
Middle Eastern artists of all times.
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Gilad Atzmon: Exile
Atzmon and his colleagues tell the story of Palestine.
Asking himself how the Jewish people – who
themselves have suffered so much for so long –
can inflict so much pain on the Other, Atzmon
takes up Israeli traditional and nationalistic
melodies and turns them around deliberately.
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Karloma
Karloma is a marvellous production of fusion oriental music including original works by oud player and composer Ahmad Al-Khateeb as well as oriental classics arranged specially for Karloma. The music is very oriental in essence but also transcends boundaries of culture and geography towards a more universal sound. Most of the pieces are instrumental although some include vocals.
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Marcel Khalifé:
Ode to a Homeland, The Bridge, Promises of the
Storm, Ahmad Al Arabi
Khalifé is sometimes called "the Bob
Dylan of the Middle East." Most of his songs
are about social justice, and many of them for
the Palestinian cause. His intense and emotional
songs seem to have a power beyond mere words and
music.
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Mohsen Subhi: Mawasem
A compilation of Subhi's renowned oud pieces, accompanied by percussion, bass, cello and piano. Instrumental.
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Palestine in my Heart
(various artists)
A tribute to Palestine, its people, and peace! Includes songs by legendary artists, including Fairuz, Abdel Wahab, Abdel Halim Hafez, and more!!
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Palestinian Sounds
(various artists) *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*
This 16-track compilation is the first of its
kind to provide a profile of contemporary Palestinian
music. It features a spectrum of musical production
by 13 Palestinian musicians and groups in Palestine
and the Diaspora since 1980. An
excellent introduction to Palestinian music.
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Reem Kelani: Sprinting
Gazelle - Palestinian Songs from the Motherland
and the Diaspora
Some
of the songs on the CD are Reem's research and
arrangement of traditional Palestinian songs;
others are her own musical settings of popular
and resistance poetry by the likes of Mahmoud
Darwish and Salma Khadra Jayyusi. Reem's band includes a Jazz rhythm section,
and the CD includes an informative booklet.
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Rim Banna: The Mirrors
of My Soul
The Mirrors of My Soul is a collection of powerful,
gripping songs about the hopes and tragedies of
the Palestinian people. They include stories of
children who have become martyrs, stories of sons
jailed in Israeli prisons, stories of living in
exile after being robbed of house and home as
well as Palestinian folk songs.
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Rima Tarazi & Tania Nasir: Until When - Songs from Palestine *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*
This unique CD comprises a unique documentation of the poignant resilience of the Palestinian people, with songs about Jerusalem, prisoners, children, humanity, and more. Songwriter and pianist Rima Tarazi was compelled to record her emotions regarding the injustices she witnessed her people being subject to. Yet, every song ends on a hopeful note.
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Suheil Khoury: Bass
Shway (Songs for Children)
Twelve songs composed by Suhail Khoury and sung
by four children. Each song deals with a theme
relating to children such as obedience, family,
friends and so on. Using traditional instruments,
including nay, oud, buzuq, and qanoun, new oriental
yet original tunes are produced.
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Turab: Hada Leil
Turab strives to translate into music the complexities of politics, occupation, poverty, love, and daily life in present-day Palestine. It draws on a distinguished tradition of political and social music, yet hits a unique note all of its own. Turab’s style is informed by a variety of musical traditions, including Arabic, reggae, Latin and jazz, among others.
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Wassim Qassis: The
Wall - Theme Music
This young oud player from Beit Sahour presents
22 tracks that he has composed and performed as
soundtracks for films including "La Ultima
Luna," "Women in Struggle," and
"Stolen Youth." Mostly instrumental,
featuring oud, buzuk, clarinet, and percussion,
also includes vocals in 3 tracks.
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| HIP-HOP |
Sabreena Da Witch: Witch's Intifada Mix-tape Vol. 1 >>> NEW! *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*
“Palestine’s First Lady of R&B” presents this compilation of 5 years of her work in hip hop, R&B, reggae, and even folkloric melodies. The CD also features other Palestinian and non-Palestinian artists, including DAM, We7, Behrang Miri (from Iran), and others. Sabreena sings in Arabic and English about Palestine, women's rights, love, and more. A truly delightful CD!
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DAM: Dedication
DAM is the first and leading Palestinian rap group. DAM's music is a unique fusion of East and West, combining Arabic percussion rhythms, Middle Eastern melodies and urban Hip Hop. The lyrics of DAM are influenced by the Palestinian struggle for freedom and equality, as well as issues such as terrorism, drugs and women’s rights.
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Free the P (various artists)
A CD of messages of "freedom and Palestine-lovin' poetry" - a mix of spoken word, rap, and hip hop from the younger generation of Palestinians. Free the P features 24 artists speaking and singing to their passion about the struggle of their people facing oppression.
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Iron Sheik: Camel
Clutch 2003, Yet We Remain
Palestinian-American artist (and lawyer) Iron
Sheik sings informed views on the Palestinian movement for
independence, the war on terrorism, US foreign
policy in general, the Arab world, and growing
up Arab-American.
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Life Convicts: To
Live Unknown
Los Angeles based hip-hop duo "Life Convicts"
performs tracks about resistance and struggle,
revolution, and social justice. This is their
debut album, and they continue to develop new
Palestine-related tracks, including a yet unreleased
one called "Gaza."
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Son of Nun: Blood
& Fire
This CD is very political and includes the hit
"Free Palestine" (an award-winner on
NPR's Open Mic) which calls for divestment from Israel. S.O.N.
is passionate, darkly political, creative, and
intense when delivering his rhymes - Blood and
Fire is an incredible release that will turn many
heads.
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Needle in the Groove - Women singing for social change (various artists)
A consciousness-raising tool bringing together fifteen musicians on this album responded to a call to “contribute a patch about any one of your songs that you feel contributes to social change” and to donate the song for inclusion on the CD. Proceeds will go to the Palestinian girls’ group Flowers Against the Occupation.
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| SPOKEN WORD |
Nathalie Handal: Spell
Spell
is a unique and outstanding collaborative CD featuring
the poetry of Nathalie Handal and music by Will
Solimon, combining Egyptian percussion with poetry
for the first time. Includes Amrika, Rachel's
War, Wall Against Our Breath, Abu Jamal's Olive
Trees, Electric Arabiya, and more.
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Norman Finkelstein: An Issue of Justice *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*
Finkelstein lays out the history of the Israel/Palestine conflict with clarity and passion, arguing that any other similar conflict would be perfectly understood, yet this one exists beneath a blanket of ideological fog. Finkelstein cuts through the fog with indisputable historical facts, optimistic that the struggle is winnable, and that it is simply an issue of justice.
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