This week's picks were inspired by the recent revolution in Libya. Please enjoy this tribute to Libyan musicians!
"Hely Meli" - Hamid el Shaeri
Hamid el Shaeri is Libyan, though he now resides in Egypt. He is credited to be the founder of Egyptian jeel music. Jeel developed in the 1970s as an alternative to popular music at the time and has been called "new wave".
"Lesh Beta" - Mohammed Hassan
While Mohammed Hassan is quoted to be one of Libya's most famous artists, it is impossible to find any information on him. So, I'm afraid you'll have to suffice just listening to the music. :)
"Soliel Soliel" - Ahmed Fakroun
I couldn't resist posting this track for the cheese-factor alone. Ahmed Fakroun is another of Libya's most famous musicians as he's quoted to be a pioneer of modern Arabic World Music. His influences include rai, Euro-pop and French art-rock.
Monday, 28 February 2011
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Wednesday's Reader Picks
This week's suggestion comes from reader DJ Socrates...or rater sort of. He suggested "Fir bolg" by Kíla, but it does not seem to exist on YouTube. But here's another Kíla track!
Enjoy!!
"Glanfaidh Me" - Kíla
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Enjoy!!
"Glanfaidh Me" - Kíla
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Monday, 21 February 2011
This Week's Picks (#32)
Please enjoy this week's picks!
"Wuji" - Hanggai
The group Hanggai performs Mongolian folk music, combining it with other styles including punk rock. This track features Mongolian throat singing, for which the group has become famous. The track is from their 2008 album, Introducing Hanggai. They recently released a new album, He Who Travels Far late last year.
"Sama Sounounou" - Le Trio Joubran
Le Trio Joubran is a Palestinian ensemble of three brothers and oud players, who come from a generation of oud players. This track is from their 2007 album, Majaz. They are releasing a new album, AsFar in March and are performing in London around the time of their release on March 26th at Logan Hall.
"Wuji" - Hanggai
The group Hanggai performs Mongolian folk music, combining it with other styles including punk rock. This track features Mongolian throat singing, for which the group has become famous. The track is from their 2008 album, Introducing Hanggai. They recently released a new album, He Who Travels Far late last year.
"Sama Sounounou" - Le Trio Joubran
Le Trio Joubran is a Palestinian ensemble of three brothers and oud players, who come from a generation of oud players. This track is from their 2007 album, Majaz. They are releasing a new album, AsFar in March and are performing in London around the time of their release on March 26th at Logan Hall.
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Wednesday's Reader Picks
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Monday, 14 February 2011
This Week's Picks (#31)
I know it's been my recent habit to pick a theme for the "This Week's Picks" tracks. However, this week's theme is simply "awesome stuff I've heard this week." So I apologize if it seems a bit random, but these are still some great picks. Enjoy!
"Music for a Found Harmonium" - Penguin Cafe
As anyone who follows me on Twitter will already know, I've become obsessed with Penguin Cafe as of late. I attended their sold out concert at the Barbican on Wednesday and was blown away. They're music is beyond category, fusing jazz, folk, world, and classical elements. Penguin Cafe is the continuation of Simon Jaffes' original concept of the Penguin Cafe Orchesta by his son, Arthur. I'm actually disappointed there is not a better video of them on YouTube. This is an OK recording, but they are much better than this video gives them credit for. **Keep your eyes out for my review of Wednesday's concert to appear in the next issue of Songlines Magazine!**
"Rumba" - Indialucia
Indian flamenco...'nuff said. Ok, so I know there's a chance that this may sound a tad cheesy to some, but I think it's just so much fun! It's full of energy like flamenco, but without the seriousness of the genre. As a genre spawned from the confluence of various musical influences, flamenco works beautifully as a fusion setting. It could be that I'm bias as I LOVE flamenco music, but Indialucia pull off a really beautiful fusion.
"Turceasca" - Taraf de Haïdouks
I've known of this group for awhile so it might be cheating putting this under the theme of "awesome stuff I've discovered this week", but I have really been getting into them this week. They're a fun gypsy band from Romania, and if you need any other reason to like them, they're Johnny Depp's favorite gypsy band. There you go. They must be awesome!
"Music for a Found Harmonium" - Penguin Cafe
As anyone who follows me on Twitter will already know, I've become obsessed with Penguin Cafe as of late. I attended their sold out concert at the Barbican on Wednesday and was blown away. They're music is beyond category, fusing jazz, folk, world, and classical elements. Penguin Cafe is the continuation of Simon Jaffes' original concept of the Penguin Cafe Orchesta by his son, Arthur. I'm actually disappointed there is not a better video of them on YouTube. This is an OK recording, but they are much better than this video gives them credit for. **Keep your eyes out for my review of Wednesday's concert to appear in the next issue of Songlines Magazine!**
"Rumba" - Indialucia
Indian flamenco...'nuff said. Ok, so I know there's a chance that this may sound a tad cheesy to some, but I think it's just so much fun! It's full of energy like flamenco, but without the seriousness of the genre. As a genre spawned from the confluence of various musical influences, flamenco works beautifully as a fusion setting. It could be that I'm bias as I LOVE flamenco music, but Indialucia pull off a really beautiful fusion.
"Turceasca" - Taraf de Haïdouks
I've known of this group for awhile so it might be cheating putting this under the theme of "awesome stuff I've discovered this week", but I have really been getting into them this week. They're a fun gypsy band from Romania, and if you need any other reason to like them, they're Johnny Depp's favorite gypsy band. There you go. They must be awesome!
Friday, 11 February 2011
Win the new Mercedes Peon CD!
Nomad's Playlist is holding a contest. The winner will receive a free copy (UK shipping included) of Mercedes Peon's new album, SOS.
To enter the contest use your Twitter account to retweet:
Mercedes Peon 'SOS' @Nomadsplaylist #npcdcontest
The contest will close at 11:59pm Sunday February 13th, 2011 and the winner will be chosen at random and notified on February 14th.
**International music lovers are welcome to enter, but will be subject to £5.00 shipping charge.
To enter the contest use your Twitter account to retweet:
Mercedes Peon 'SOS' @Nomadsplaylist #npcdcontest
The contest will close at 11:59pm Sunday February 13th, 2011 and the winner will be chosen at random and notified on February 14th.
**International music lovers are welcome to enter, but will be subject to £5.00 shipping charge.
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Wednesday's Reader Picks
This week's suggestion comes from reader Sarah. Enjoy!
Aicha! - Tamikrest
Touareg blues, similar to Tinariwen, from Tamikrest's debut album.
Aicha! - Tamikrest
Touareg blues, similar to Tinariwen, from Tamikrest's debut album.
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
This Week's Picks (#30)
Before I go on to post the picks for this week, lets just pause and celebrate my 100th post! Whoo hoo!
Happy 100!
And now for this week's picks. Enjoy!
"Djon Maya" - Victor Démé
Démé inherited his music from his griot mother who gave him his outstanding voice. I really love his bluesy guitar and melancholy voice. From Burkina Faso, Démé has only recently released his internationally available albums and slowly gaining the fame he deserves.
"Mariama Kaba" - Boubacar Traoré
Apparently in a bluesy mood today, I've chosen another great African blues artist. I absolutely love this track. Boubacar is a fantastic Malian guitarist, whose unfortunate nickname "Kar Kar" means "one who dribbles too much". This track is from his first album, Mariama produced in France shortly after his wife died.
Happy 100!
And now for this week's picks. Enjoy!
"Djon Maya" - Victor Démé
Démé inherited his music from his griot mother who gave him his outstanding voice. I really love his bluesy guitar and melancholy voice. From Burkina Faso, Démé has only recently released his internationally available albums and slowly gaining the fame he deserves.
"Mariama Kaba" - Boubacar Traoré
Apparently in a bluesy mood today, I've chosen another great African blues artist. I absolutely love this track. Boubacar is a fantastic Malian guitarist, whose unfortunate nickname "Kar Kar" means "one who dribbles too much". This track is from his first album, Mariama produced in France shortly after his wife died.
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Wednesday's Reader Picks
This week's reader pick comes as a suggestion from Rob. Enjoy!
"Expensive Shit" - Fela Kuti
Embarrassingly, I've been caught out for never posting a Fela Kuti video. Well Rob, here you are.
Have you recently heard a great track that you would like to share? Send in your review of a track for our weekly "Reader's Picks" series. Here, we want to know what you listen to.
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"Expensive Shit" - Fela Kuti
Embarrassingly, I've been caught out for never posting a Fela Kuti video. Well Rob, here you are.
Have you recently heard a great track that you would like to share? Send in your review of a track for our weekly "Reader's Picks" series. Here, we want to know what you listen to.
Please visit our Reader Submission Details Page for more information on how to submit any material to Nomad's Playlist.
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