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Simoum Al-Sahara (The desert wind)
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An instrumental piece steeped deeply in North African structure but rebelling by clinging to Celtic, Jazz and Psychaedelic influences.
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An African supergroup comprising personnel elements of some of Africa's greatest bands ( Such as Fela Kuti's Egypt 80, Koffi Olomide's Quartier Latin and Tabu L
An African supergroup comprising personnel elements of some of Africa's greatest bands ( Such as Fela Kuti's Egypt 80, Koffi Olomide's Quartier Latin and Tabu Ley's Afrisa to name a few)- with it's material covering a variety of styles (though retaining basic roots in African Rhythmic structure)- from mellow Folk ballads to high octane Tribal chant.
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Genre
World World General
Charts
Peak #8
Peak in subgenre #5
Author
Edward Keazor
Rights
Edward Keazor/El-Khatieb
Uploaded
November 17, 2003
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MP3 4.1 MB 128 kbps 4:27
Story behind the song
Driving from Kano (Northern Nigeria) on the fringe of the Sahara Desert, the inspiration came for this track, based on it's sheer ironic beauty, power, mystery and empty barrenness. Musicians- Fiddle- Barry Laing; Sax- Tino; Guitar: Oscar Elimbi; Percussions: El Khatieb; Keyboards: Edward Keazor, Gary Walsh (Hammond Solo).
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