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Ilyas Malayev Ensemble (fezfestival.org)Sacred Songs
There’s a collection of ecumenical works that span the world’s great spiritual traditions on this New Sounds Program. We’ll hear from Illyas Mallaev, a tar (lute) player who mixes the Arab/Persian-influenced court music of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan with his own repertoire of songs that represent the Jewish sacred and popular tradition. Also, the vocal artistry of Premkumar Mallik, singing in the most ancient and austere style of North Indian classical music known as dhrupad. Plus, the Haissmavourk Choir performs Armenian spiritual music, throat-singing from David Hykes, and much more.
| ARTIST(S) |
RECORDING |
CUT(S) |
SOURCE |
| The Music of Armenia |
Vol. 1: Sacred Choral Music |
Sirt Im Sasani [4:00] |
Celestial Harmonies #13115** www.harmonies.com * |
| Andy Statman |
Illuminations: Instrumental Interpretations of Chassidic Melodies |
Vishnitz 2 [3:00] |
Not yet commercially released. Other CDs by Statman are available in stores, or online . |
| Youssou N’Dour |
Egypt |
Baay Niasse [5:00] |
Nonesuch #79694** www.nonesuch.com * |
| Nora York w/ Yusuf Islam |
Private recording |
Battle Hymn/Adhan [5:00] |
Not commercially available. Info at www.norayork.com |
| Jocelyn Pook |
Flood |
Oppenheimer [6:30] |
Virgin #48150** also available online. See www.jocelynpook..com |
| David Hykes and the Harmonic Choir |
Earth to the Unknown Power |
Le Souffle Du Seigneur, excerpt [6:00] |
BMG/Catalyst #68347. Out of print, but see more info at www.harmonicworld.com |
| Pandit Premkumar Mallik | The Prince of Love | Kabir Bhajan [7:30] | Celestial Harmonies #13238** www.harmonies.com * |
| Various artists: Ulali Illyas Mallaev | The Spirit of Fes | Rattle Song [2:00] Untitled, excerpt [2:00] | Chant Du Monde #574 1269/70** Distributed by Harmonia Mundi, www.harmoniamundi.com * |
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