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- Artist: Musicians of the Nile
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- Release Date: 1989
- Total Time: 54:04
- Genre: World
Review
The Musicians of the Nile are a professional troupe of gypsy musicians hailing from Upper Egypt. Their dazzling mix of traditional songs is perfectly showcased on this early Real World release, which was taped in both France and England during the late '80s. With the dusky strains from the rababah (traditional fiddle), the mizmar (an oboe-like instrument), and the tablah (a hand drum similar to the darbouka) filling the air, the group delivers an array of trance-inducing long-players, including ensemble pieces as well as solo spotlights like the tablah feature "Zahrafat Al Sa'id" (Rejoicing in Upper Egypt) and the arghul (double-reed clarinet) vehicle "Kol Elle Qalboh Ankawa" (Everyone Has Had a Broken Heart). An essential disc for world music connoisseurs. ~ Stephen Cook, All Music GuideTracks
| Track Title | Composers | Performers | Time |
| Al Bahr Al Gharam Wasah [Love Is as Vast as a River] | Musicians of the Nile | (10:03) | |
| Zahrafat Al Sa'id [Rejoicing in Upper Egypt] | (7:07) | ||
| Ya Tir 'Ala Shadjarah [Oh Bird Upon the Tree] | Musicians of the Nile | (9:19) | |
| Horse Steps | Musicians of the Nile | (:42) | |
| Al Nahla Al 'Ali [The Tall Palm Tree] | Musicians of the Nile | (3:25) | |
| Kol Elle Qalboh Ankawa [Everyone Has Had a Broken Heart] | (11:59) | ||
| Yunes Wa 'Azizah [Yunes and Azizah] | Musicians of the Nile | (10:05) | |
| Al-Aqsur-Isna [From Luxor to Isna] | Musicians of the Nile | (1:24) |
