
Brothers of the Baladi take world music to a new level, fusing rock and pop with traditional music and instruments from the Middle East,Medieval England, and Gypsy Spain plus politically and socially
charged lyrics. Includes six original Baladi songs and six Arabic, Tunisian, Persian, Anglo Saxon, and Spanish Classics. Features gorgeous traditional instruments. Vocals in French, Arabic, Farsi, Spanish, Old Anglo Saxon, and English. Guest artists include kanoon master Ishmael, Egyptian violin master
Youssef Boutros, and John Smith, co-founder of 1980s pop group nu Shooz.
Featured Artists
Michael Beach: vocals, Arabic tabla, zarb, riq, def, mezhar, bendir,
mizmar, midjwiz, zils, timbales, qarabib, castanets
J. Michael Kearsey: vocals, bass, guitar, percussion
Geoff George: vocals, keyboards, piano, guitar
Mark Giles: vocals, drums
Daniel Eshoo: baglama saz, oud, baglama, hurdy gurdy
Ishmael: kanoon
John Smith: jimbush, guitar
Kerry Movassagh: guitar
Brenda Erickson, Youssef Boutros: violin, vocals
Eddie Parente: violin
Connie Bierbach: vocals
Lila Perry: vocals, zaghareet
Belinda Underwood, Zarouhi: vocals
Richard Hankey: santoor
Bruce Robertson: drums, timbales, electronics
“A sound that knows no borders.” — LA Times
“A delightful oasis of sensual rhythms and superb musicianship that
makes you dance. I always enjoy sharing the bill with these entertaining
performers.” — Maria Muldaur
Track Listing
For What it’s Worth Just Do What’s Right Sidi Mansour Perom
Pom Pom Nothing to Fear Peace ‘n’ Love The Next Time Wy’ek
Lyke Wake Dirge No Shade Belly Up Wah Wah Who Is This?
Gole Khazan Rockin’ in the Free World
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