Question For Our Middle Eastern Friends

[Storm]

I'm a huge fan of Ofra Haza, and I also adore what I THINK is traditional Arabic music, with the beautiful vocals and strong percussion.

Haza's Yerushalayim Shel Zahav is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.

My problem is that when I try to find similar music, I end up getting artists who happen to be Middle Eastern performing Western-style music, maybe with a faint Arabic tinge in the harmonics. None of the wild, primal vocals, heavy and bland instrumentation... it's so disappointing.

So, based on what I've told you, can any of you recommend artists for me to look for?

 

[cardero]

I'm a huge fan of Ofra Haza, and I also adore what I THINK is traditional Arabic music, with the beautiful vocals and strong percussion.

Haza's Yerushalayim Shel Zahav is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.

My problem is that when I try to find similar music, I end up getting artists who happen to be Middle Eastern performing Western-style music, maybe with a faint Arabic tinge in the harmonics. None of the wild, primal vocals, heavy and bland instrumentation... it's so disappointing.

So, based on what I've told you, can any of you recommend artists for me to look for?

I am also a big fan of Ofra Haza. I used to hear similiar sounds emanating out of the vehicles from patrons and I never hesitated to ask them what they were listening too. I compiled quite a list over the years working for the Thruway and if I can find my list, I'll post it for you.

 

[Sahar]

Something like this:
YouTube - Myriam Fares - Haqleq Rahtak (ميريام فارس - هقلق راØ*تÙ&#402
?

 

[Storm]

I am also a big fan of Ofra Haza. I used to hear similiar sounds emanating out of the vehicles from patrons and I never hesitated to ask them what they were listening too. I compiled quite a list over the years working for the Thruway and if I can find my list, I'll post it for you.

Much appreciated! :hug:

 

[cardero]

Something like this:
YouTube - Myriam Fares - Haqleq Rahtak (ميريام فارس - هقلق راØ*تك)
?

okay!!! :yes:

 

[Storm]

Something like this:
YouTube - Myriam Fares - Haqleq Rahtak (ميريام فارس - هقلق راØ*تÙ&#402
?

Close, but not quite. I quite liked it though, and I'll look for that artist, too. Thank you!

However, what I'm really looking for is the style dominated by the vocals - the long, wild ululations with minimal accompaniment.

 

[Sahar]

Show me any example!

 

[Storm]

Sorry, should have linked it in the first place...

Yerushalayim Shel Zahav

Love Song

 

[Sahar]

Sorry, should have linked it in the first place...

Yerushalayim Shel Zahav

LOL, Storm I found myself listening to a song for Israel!!!!!!

 

[Storm]

Ain't it pretty, though?

 

[Sahar]

Ehm, anyway I only know Arabic music. I am not aware of Arabic songs that I would call traditional similar to the song in your first link.

 

[maro]

This is the classical arabic singing , with verrrrrrrry strong vocal cords !!

YouTube - ام كلثوم تغني لفلسطين

 

[Storm]

Getting closer....

 

[Sahar]

Getting closer....

Om Kolthoum is known as the "Star of the East". I think Om Kolthoum is the one you're looking for and the artists at her time.

Om Kolthoum

Listen to this: Om Kolthoum - Enta Omri (You are my life)
YouTube - إنت عمري 3
I like this song too much.

 

[Storm]

Om Kolthoum is known as the "Star of the East". I think Om Kolthoum is the one you're looking for and the artists at her time.

Om Kolthoum
Listen to this:
YouTube - إنت عمري 3
I like this song too much.

We have a winner! This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much!

 

[Sahar]

This is the classical arabic singing , with verrrrrrrry strong vocal cords !!

YouTube - ام كلثوم تغني لفلسطين

Wow!! It's my first time to listen to it and to know Om Kolthoum has such beautiful song about Palestine. The words are very strong and very sad.

 

[Sahar]

We have a winner! This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much!

I will post links to other songs later, God willing.

 

[Storm]

Thanks in advance!

 

[maro]

We have a winner! This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much!

the one who likes Um Kalthom will most probaly like fayroz ,you may also check her songs ;
YouTube - فيروز - نسم علينا الهوى

 

[Storm]

I didn't care for that particular song too much, but I like this one. Same artist, right?