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Ali Jihad Racy
'Ancient Egypt'
(LYRCD7347) 'Composed and performed on traditional Near Eastern instruments by accomplished Arab artist
Ali Jihad Racy, this CD is a musical tribute to the ancient treasures and religious symbolism of the Egyptian Book of The Dead.
Ali Jihad Racy is an established performer, ethnomusicologist, and specialist on music of the Near East. He has performed extensively in his country of birth, Lebanon, as well as in the U.S. and Canada.
Racy is a virtuoso on the nay and buzuq, and also plays the violin, rababah, daff, and
arghul.'
'The now world-famous musical tribute inspired by (and commissioned for the exhibition of) Tutankhamun's tomb. Composed and performed by Ali Jihad Racy, Lebanese-born ethnomusicologist and master musician, featuring nay and salamiyah (flutes) buzuq, ud, tar, sajat, mijwiz, and
mizmar. Selected as one of CD Review Magazine's 50 Definitive World Music Recordings!'
From sleeve notes.
'Exquisitely beautiful!'
CD Review Magazine
GBP 8.97
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Ali Jihad Racy
'Ancient Egypt'
(LYRCD7347)
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Tracks |
1. The Lamentations of Isis (3'07") |
| 2. The Land of the Blessed (6'55") |
| 3. Hymn to Osiris (5'28") |
| 4. The Boat of Millions of Years (4'52") |
| 5. The Holy Lotus (3'38") |
| 6. Funeral Procession (5'06") |
| 7. Hymn for the Sunrise (5'23") |
| 8. The Triumph of the Deceased (5'30") |
Duration (39'59") |