Labels
JuJu Sounds
- 01. Ababda, Upper Egypt
02. Mizmar, Aswan
03. Fellahi, Nile Delta
04. Kunuz, Nubia
05. Simsimiyya, Suez
06. Dom, Nile Delta
07. Shabab il Nasr, Port Said
08. Zar, Nile Delta
09. Sufi, Al-Rifai Mulid, CairoV/A
Mono Egypt
[engl] Mono Egypt is a compilation of field recordings of various musical cultures from contemporary Egypt. It is the result of several years of work with musicians from the Eastern Desert, Nubia, the Nile Delta, Cairo and the port cities of the Suez Canal. This album is the fruit of dozens of recording sessions conducted in private homes and gardens, on riverbanks and rooftops, at the back of bars, in the desert, and in many other unusual places. Professional artists form one of the last functioning guilds in Egypt in which the oral tradition still enables the transfer of knowledge and skills from father to son, mother to daughter. Many of them still make their own instruments by hand, and they all tell stories of unique communities. The compilation is a musical journey through this region at the junction of Africa and Asia, which is characterised by a surprising diversity of instruments, cultures and dialects. Mono Egypt is the first production of independent micro-label JuJu Sounds. The project focuses on building bridges between musicians from marginalised communities and niche audiences from around the world. The mission of JuJu Sounds is to revive valuable musical ecosystems, not just to sell exotic products. The Mono Egypt compilation is released in limited edition of 150 copies on yellow cassette.- Format
- TAPE
- Release-Datum
- 04.10.2021
- 01. Madiha Abu Laila - Mamma Sultan
02. Hassan Bergamon - Rakousha
03. Hanan - Gado
04. Abdalla Mansur - Abdalla Zar
05. Madiha Abu Laila - Yawra Bey
06. Hassan Bergamon - Gamal Banat
07. Hassan Rango Rhythm - Yawra Bey
08. Hassan Bergamon - Harbeya
09. Madiha Abu Laila - Betel il Habash
10. Abdalla Mansur - Gado
11. El Hadra Abul Gheit - Gheitaniya Zar Rec 1
12. El Hadra Abul Gheit - Gheitaniya Zar Rec 2
13. El Hadra Abul Gheit - Gheitaniya Zar Rec 3
14. El Hadra Abul Gheit - Gheitaniya Zar Rec 4V/A
Zar: Songs for the spirits
[engl] Z?r is a possession cult practised on the outskirts of the rapidly modernising societies of North Africa and the Middle East. It’s a phenomenon that crosses not only geographical boundaries but also those determined by the rational mind. The boundaries here are not clearly defined; multiple worlds intertwine. Zar cant be enclosed in a single frame or functional model. If needed it could be perceived as a healing practice. However, the first stage of dealing with illness is always diagnosis, which in zar is made using music. Songs and rhythms form a bridge between the two worlds. Every z?r spirit has its own song. Consecutive rhythms are used to establish which spirit is being dealt with, and the initiate responds with rhythmic body movements called tafqir. The hypnotic rhythm increases until, usually about 30 minutes in, the dance turns into a trance in which the dancer’s personality merges completely with that of the spirit. JuJu Sounds travelled to Egypt to experience, record and share with you this well hidden culture. This album presents all three varieties of z?r still practised today. Hypnotic rhythms and mesmerising melodies were recorded not only in studio but also live during hadra - weekly z?r ceremonies. Sound recordings and in depth liner notes offer absolutely unique insight into z?r micro-communities in the Nile Delta and Cairo. Each of them is slightly different, but they all function as self-sufficient systems, remaining practically invisible in mainstream culture. Zar: Songs for the spirits is the second production of independent micro-label JuJu Sounds. The project focuses on building bridges between musicians from marginalised communities and niche audiences from around the world. The mission of JuJu Sounds is to revive valuable musical ecosystems, not just to sell exotic products.- Format
- DoLP
- Release-Datum
- 04.10.2021
- Format
- CD
- Release-Datum
- 04.10.2021