ARABI-L: GEN: New CD on Palestinian Folk Music

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1) Subject: New CD on Palestinian Folk Music

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Date: 19 Mar 1999
From: sjabbour at usa.healthnet.org
Subject: New CD on Palestinian Folk Music

Dear Colleagues,

El-Funoun, Palestinian Popular Arts Troupe, has just released their
first CD called ""Zaghareed,"" Arabic for Ululations.  The CD is a
modern interpretation of traditional Palestinian wedding songs.
Inspired by the ceremonial songs, the music was composed and arranged by
Mohsen Subhi. The first work of Palestinian folk music ever released in
the US, "Zaghareed" is passionate and inspirational, a truly remarkable
piece of Arab heritage.

I quote from the accompanying book: "It is a remarkable project,
combining the unforgettable sounds of the zaghareed with a traditional
Arab ensemble to address the sensitive issue of arranged marriages, the
right to choose, and the crucial need to release Palestinian folk music
from the chains of purists - all this, set against the even larger hope
of building a Palestinian cultural identity amidst the day to day
struggles of living under the Israeli occupation."

Zaghareed is released under the label "Cafe International."  Their web
page is: www.cafeint.com.

Samer Jabbour
Boston, MA

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