Description: YOUSSOU N'DOUR - Egypt (CD, 2004) **NEW** REVIEW: This CD is quite a departure from his mbalaax and Peter Gabriel oriented world music pop. Instead, Youssou infuses this CD with the flavours, the scents the rhythms of Egyptian traditional and orchestral music, creating a captivating percolation of North African textures that transport the listener through the sand storms of the northern Sahara to arrive in the oasesin sight of the pyramids. The music is thus more hypnotic and angular than his pop stuff, and it is refreshing not to hear an American or British voice breaking through. This is all this amazing Senegalese working with a sympathetic clique of like minded percussionists, string and flute players and guitarists. It is a Nonesuch recording, so the integrity of the natural sound is presented so purely that it is an aural wonder to listen to, and marks a significant departure from anything else he has done. The songs are a combination of prayers, "Allah,", Epictatan morality injunctions "Mahdiyu Laye," historical encomiums "Baay Niasse", and wise entreaties designed to bring you to a place of peace "Touba - Daru Salaam". They are in each case a reflection of Senegal's Sufi tradition, and Youssou treats them with respect and passion. He quotes the Sengalese patriot Mamadou Dia: "Love, in Islam, is not intellectual, but visceral." and that is so much to how the subtlety in this collection is delivered. Youssou handled the production in Dakar and in Cairo, and the sympatico he evokes among the musicians works so seamlessly, they are as one through each track. I think you'll find this CD is one of his most satisfying ever. -- O.D. Factory sealed in shrink wrap. Satisfaction Guaranteed! FREE SHIPPING TO DOMESTIC ADDRESSES! PRIORITY MAIL available for speedy delivery! International buyers may use eBay's International Shipping Program. See my other CDs for sale here, and my RECORDS for sale here.
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Type: Album
Producer: Fathy Salama^Youssou N'dour
Release Year: 2004
Format: CD
Genre: World Music
Artist: Youssou N'dour
Record Label: Nns, Nonesuch
Release Title: Egypt
