VA - The Rough Guide To Arabic Café (2014)

This Rough Guide concocts a collection of laid-back music you can hear pumped out from street-side coffee-houses across North Africa and the Middle East. Sip the historic infusion with musical masters Maurice El Medioni, Akim El Sikameya, Ali Hassan Kuban, Salamat and Abdel Gadir Salim.

Bonus CD: Introducing Dozan

An innovative acoustic ensemble celebrating Arabic folk culture, Dozan was founded by Jordanian vocalist Shireen Abu-Kader and the Dozan wa Awtar Establishment. Featuring renowned musicians from across the Middle East Introducing Dozan showcases mystical Sufi influenced songs handed down through the generations, alongside beautiful Arab classics and a smattering of haunting contemporary compositions.

TRACKLIST
01. Abiadi - Maurice el Medioni
02. Elleya Misafir - Salamat
03. Gamearina - Emmanuel Jal & Abdel Gadir Salim
04. We Daret El Ayam - Mahmoud Fadl
05. Samra Oya - Sayed Khalifa
06. Isfahan - Daramad
07. Wainek - Salawa Abou Greisha
08. Tahrir - Ramzi Aburedwan
09. Abu Simbel - Ali Hassan Kuban
10. Ya Waadi - Akim El Sikameya
11. La Vignette - Groupe Mazagan
12. Tales of The Sahara - Jalilah feat Ihsan Al-Mounzer

Bonus CD: Introducing Dozan

01. Lamma Bada Yatathanna
02. Ya Jarati
03. Ya Mo
04. Ya Henna
05. Ya Layl
06. Tal'a Min Bayt Abuha
07. Hal Asmar Allon
08. Ajga
09. Lau Rahal Sawti