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EL FUNOUN: Zaghareed and Zareef
Zaghareed - Music from the Palestinian Holy Land
Direct from the Holy Land comes the first North American release by El-Funoun, the ensemble recognized by Arab-Palestinians throughout the world as the crucial voice of their music and culture. Here, ecstatic zaghareed - wails of joy traceable to several Arab regions - intermingle with the unmistakable voices and instruments of this passionate and endangered culture.
Seventeen heartfelt offerings draw us irresistibly into the mystery of Palestine, evoking a centuries-old spiritual landscape of longing, hope, and celebration. Sung in Arabic. Accompanied by oud, daf, ney, and more.
Zareef -
Folkloric tunes from Palestine
A collection of some of the most poignant, revived, Arab/Palestinian folk tunes that have gained popularity in the 27 years since the dance troop 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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