Catholic, Orthodox Christian, Jewish, or Muslim Ballad - Which do you prefer? (Israel, muslims)

[Djamila]

Choose which of the following ballads is your favorite, and why!

ROMAN CATHOLIC
Danijela, from Croatia - Neka mi ne svane (May the sunrise never come)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZN9aoznEpg



ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN
Romana, from Bosnia - Nikad i zauvijek (Always and forever)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=j-9OvB8vNFQ


MUSLIM
Hajrudin, from Bosnia - Lejla ("Laila", locally a Muslim woman's name)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zL0laMbtcxY


JEWISH
Shiri, from Israel - Hasheket Shenish'ar (Time to say goodbye)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2WeKTrVazI

[Djamila]

I chose these four because I love them all, so I won't be able to rank them.

However, I did choose the Roman Catholic song because this particular singer has a sort of affinity for Islam and a love for Muslims. She's explored all sorts of things - including belly dancing and Sufi poetry - so I have a lot of respect for her. She also has a wonderful voice and she allows it to go quite deep at times, which is something associated with Islamic music in this part of the world.

I chose the Orthodox Christian song because Romana has one of the best voices Bosnia ever produced. She has the same range as Mariah Carey, though you wouldn't know it from this song.

I chose the Muslim and Jewish songs because they're two of my favorite songs from the last several years.

If I had to rank them, I would choose the Roman Catholic song as my favorite and tie the other three for second.