Nesma of Madrid brings us this debut album of Egyptian composer and singer Maher Kamal based on Poetry of Al-Andalus written in the 11th-13th centuries.
Tracks1. Al-Andalus, the Eternal Paradise (Ahla Andalusi); 5:14
Poem by Ibn Jafayâ de Alzira (1058-1139)
Maqam (mode): Ajam
Rhythmic Cycle: Rumba
2. Good Bye Patience (Wadaa El Sabr)
Poem by Ibn Zaydun de Córdoba (1003-1070)
Maqam (mode): Nahawand
Rhythmic Cycle: Mahjar
3. Sufi Love (Ya Hadary); 7:034
Poem by Ibn `Arabi from Murcia (1165-1240)
Maqam (mode): Nahawand
Rhythmic Cycle: Rumba
4. Oh! Dove (Ya Hamam); 6:21
Two Anonymous Poems
Maqam (mode) : Bayati - Hejaz
Rhythmic Cycle: Masmoudi - Maqsoum
5. Oh! My Desire (Aya Morady); 4:49
Anonymous Poem
Maqam (mode) : Ajam
Rhythmic Cycle: Free
6. Precious Eyes (Abaha Al Dam’o); 7:23
Poem by Hamda bint ziyad al-Mu´addib from Alhama (11th century)
Maqam (mode): Rast
Rhythmic Cycle: Wahda
7. The Pretty Troubadour (Tarfuhu El Ahwar); 5:38
Poem by Nazhún bint al-Qila´i from Granada (12th century)
Maqam (mode): Nahawand
Rhythmic Cycle: Rumba - Maqsoum - Rumba
8. Queens of Beauty (Milouk El Hosn); 5:12
Anonymous Poem
Maqam (mode): Nahawand
Rhythmic Cycle: Saba Darij
9. Ahla Andalusi Instrumental; 5:14
