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Ali Jihad Racy

'Ancient Egypt'

(LYRCD7347)

'Composed and performed on traditional Near Eastern instruments by accomplished Arab artist Ali Jihad Racy, this CD is a musical tribute to the ancient treasures and religious symbolism of the Egyptian Book of The Dead.

Ali Jihad Racy is an established performer, ethnomusicologist, and specialist on music of the Near East. He has performed extensively in his country of birth, Lebanon, as well as in the U.S. and Canada. Racy is a virtuoso on the nay and buzuq, and also plays the violin, rababah, daff, and arghul.'

'The now world-famous musical tribute inspired by (and commissioned for the exhibition of) Tutankhamun's tomb. Composed and performed by Ali Jihad Racy, Lebanese-born ethnomusicologist and master musician, featuring nay and salamiyah (flutes) buzuq, ud, tar, sajat, mijwiz, and mizmar. Selected as one of CD Review Magazine's 50 Definitive World Music Recordings!'
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'Exquisitely beautiful!'
CD Review Magazine

USD 14.99

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Ali Jihad Racy

'Ancient Egypt'

(LYRCD7347)

This symbol  indicates an mp3 sound clip for that track. Click on the symbol and wait for the clip to start. For more information click here. Tracks

1. The Lamentations of Isis (3'07")

2. The Land of the Blessed (6'55")

3. Hymn to Osiris (5'28")

4. The Boat of Millions of Years (4'52")

5. The Holy Lotus (3'38")

6. Funeral Procession (5'06")

7. Hymn for the Sunrise (5'23")

8. The Triumph of the Deceased (5'30")

Duration (39'59")

Our mp3 samples are approximately 30 seconds long and of low(ish) quality for a fast download (file size app 300KB)

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