Music from Around the World Vol. 2: The Near East

Music from Around the World Vol. 2: The Near East

Vol. 1 is called The Far East which of course featured music from the Orient (in case you're wondering, I don't have a copy). Vol. 2 features music from the Middle East and the Arabic world. The countries represented include Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Morocco and Afghanistan. This is a solid collection that could serve as an introduction to The Near East's music.

Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. EGYPT: Oriental Melody {13:04}

2. EGYPT: Bayaty Erian {2:37}

3. IRAQ: Taqsim (Improvisation) {3:31}

4. IRAN: Santur Solo (Cembalom) {6:13}

Side 2

1. IRAN: Nai {3:36}

2. MOROCCO: Mhin-I-Fqis {6:01}

3. MOROCCO: Touachi {7:58}

4. AFGHANISTAN: Qawali Song of Moslem Religion {5:22}

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