Why Arabic music is the best in the world (part 4): History and specificity of Andalusian Music
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Jordi Savall:
- Musical Style: Jordi Savall is a Spanish-Catalan conductor and viol player known for his interpretations of various historical musical styles, including Andalusian music.
- Notable Works:
- Album: “Altre Follie” (2009)
- Concert: “Les Routes de l’Esclavage” (The Routes of Slavery)
- Album: “Orient-Occident 1200-1700” (1999)
- Concert: “Jerusalem: City of the Two Peaces” (2008)
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Nass El Ghiwane:
- Musical Style: A Moroccan band often associated with Gnawa music, Nass El Ghiwane incorporates Andalusian influences into their folk and traditional repertoire.
- Notable Works:
- Song: “Ya Sah” (1973)
- Album: “Essiniya” (1972)
- Song: “Allah Ya Moulana” (1974)
- Album: “Taghounja” (1978)
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Abdelkader Chaou:
- Musical Style: Algerian singer specializing in Andalusian music with a distinctive vocal style and deep knowledge of classical Arabic poetry.
- Notable Works:
- Song: “Lalla Fatima”
- Album: “Aalach Tloumouni” (1977)
- Song: “Lamouni Li Gharou Meni”
- Concert: Various performances at the International Festival of Andalusian Music in Algiers.
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Houria Aïchi:
- Musical Style: Algerian singer known for her mastery of classical Andalusian music and her efforts in preserving traditional Berber music.
- Notable Works:
- Album: “Chants mystiques des confréries algériennes” (1995)
- Song: “Lamen”
- Album: “Mémoire d’Andalousie” (1999)
- Concert: Performances at the Festival de Musique Andalouse in Algiers.
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Rabih Abou-Khalil:
- Musical Style: Lebanese oud player and composer blending Andalusian and Arabic musical traditions with jazz and European classical influences.
- Notable Works:
- Album: “Blue Camel” (1992)
- Song: “Cucumber Fields”
- Album: “Tarab” (1995)
- Concert: Performances at various jazz festivals worldwide.
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Baudry Pierre (December 25, 2023). Why Arabic music is the best in the world (part 4): History and specificity of Andalusian Music. Deciphering international politics - religion, economics and international affairs. Retrieved March 18, 2025 from https://doi.org/10.58079/ve0b