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Salamat {1997}
Melodies I have loved and often played;
A Oud, my companion, which was the starting point;
Music I wanted to be void of exaggeration, sophistication, easiness and may be of… the prevailing trend;
Music where the old and the new meet.
In addition to the new compositions, I have rearranged some old and folkloric pieces in an effort to bring them closer to the listeners, helped by my fellow musicians who are particularly thanked for their enthusiasm and patience.
… At least, we have had great enjoyment in writing and making this album.
Hoping you get as much enjoyment as we did…
Salamat

  1. Ya Hala {Welcome} [2:28]  
  2. Kanet Iyam {Days, they were…} [3:09]
  3. Sima’i Shadd ‘Ourban {Jamil Beik} [3:55]
  4. Hikayat Kel Yaoum {Every day’s Story} [2:48]
  5. La Tez’ali {Don’t be sad} [3:30]
  6. Bashraf Min Wahi El Hader [3 :33]
  7. Balad Al Mahboub {Mohamed Abdul Wahab} [4:09]
  8. Mahla Nourha {Folklore: Sayed Drawish} [4:23]
  9. ‘Am Ishtalik {I’m Missing You} [6:26]
  10. Sima’i Bayati [5:21]
  11. Salamat {Greetings} [4:40]
  12. Ila Lika {Goodbye} [2:33]


Charbel Rouhana {oud, percussion effects}
Antoine Khalife {violin}
Antoine Dib {accordion}
Ali el-Khatib {riqq, tabla, mizhar}
Abboud el-Saadi {bass guitar, percussion effects}
Tania Saleh {vocals on track 2}