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Al-Yaman

'Hurryia'

Musicians:
Ashwaq Abdulla Kulaib - voice
Ales Hyvnar - samples, guitar, percussions, keyboard
Bashar Ashhab - darbuka
Jonathan Omer - drums
Jan Hais - bass
Tomas Reindl - tabla, didgeridoo, percussions

Label - Indies Records, Czech Rep
Released 2005

Prague band AL-YAMAN, perform music inspired by popular and traditional songs from Yemen and the Arabic world. Theirs is a fusion of acoustic instruments and electronic beats - a new progressive dance music.

Their album 'Hurriya' was nominated for 'Best album of the year - World Music' at the Czech music awards - 'Angels 2000'.


Yemen born Ashwaq Abdulla Kulaib brings a strong Arabic influence to the music, her singing being an emotional expression of traditional spiritual songs and her own experiences in life. 

Ales Hyvnar (Al-esh) the composer, has worked with various bands since 1986. He met Ashwaq in 2000 and took the opportunity to form a project of oriental music, using modern technologies and traditional instruments.

The CD contains 12 tracks and 2 remixes by British formation Transglobal Underground and Czech Hypnotix. 

GBP 10.79

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Visit the AL-YAMAN web site at:
www.al-yaman.cz

Al-Yaman

'Hurryia'

This symbol  indicates an mp3 sound clip for that track. Click on the symbol and wait for the clip to start. For more information click here. Tracks

1. Alwan 2. Dhykrayat 3. The Proplet 4. Muashahat 5. Ya-Bashar 6. Gurba  7. Ya-Helw 8. Gusun al-Gana 9. Habibi rah 10. Dunya 11. Allah Wahed 12. Hurriya 13. Ya-Helw (Hypnotik remix) 14. Gusun al-Gana (Transglobal Underground remix)

Duration (70'40")

mp3 sound samples can be found on the AL YAMAN web site at: www.al-yaman.cz