Tarabesque [CD]

Firas Zreik - Tarabesque [CD]

Firas Zreik's Tarabesque places the kanun at the center of jazz and Arabic ensemble settings. CD edition.

The Palestinian composer and kanun player uses the plucked zither in a jazz quartet, a hybrid ensemble and an Arab takht setting. Maqam-based melodies connect traditional forms with improvisation and harmonic exploration.

Track listing

A1. Sanasel A2. Ambivalent A3. Fields of Figs A4. Samai Saba B1. Jiharkah B2. Hangala B3. Longa