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Ali Jihad Racy and Simon Shaheen

'Taqasim -
The Art of Improvisation in Arabic Music'

(LYRCD7374)

Musicians:
Ali Jihad Racy - buzuq
Simon Shaheen - ud

'... These two master musicians, each of whom possess not only incredible talent and skill, but who are also informed by a vast knowledge of the styles and traditions of both Eastern and Western music, perform here together, in a memorable journey into traditional Arabic instrumental improvisation.'

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.'

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Ali Jihad Racy and Simon Shaheen

'Taqasim -
The Art of Improvisation in Arabic Music'

(LYRCD7374)

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. Maqam Kurd (20'25")

2. Maqam Nahawand (13'17")

3. Maqam Bayyati (13'17")

Duration (46'59")

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