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Recording
reviews | audio samples | purchase
The landscape covered here is wide. Asefa, the self-titled debut recording released in 2005, displays the diverse traditional and contemporary styles of music from around the Jewish diaspora. One can feel the very connectivity that has helped the Jewish people endure. While an emphasis is on Middle Eastern and Sephardic Jewish musical traditions, a trip into the heart of Klezmer can occur as well. |
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| This album features the fine work of Shanir Blumenkranz on Oud and Bass, Eric Platz on Drums and Percussion, and special guest Elie Massias on Vocals and Guitar.
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Reviews
Check out these reviews of the album:
Jerusalem Post | Klezmershack | NYC Jewish Music
Purchasing
A printed CD can be purchased online here or by visiting CD Baby for $15.00. If you just want mp3's for your mp3 player, visit the iTunes link to purchase for $8.99.
Audio Clips
Here are a few sample clips from the album. To hear more, go to the purchasing sites listed below.
*Audio clips are in mp3 format and should play with any standard mp3 software (iTunes, Quicktime, etc.). If you enjoy what you hear, please consider signing the email list and purchasing a CD (click here for more info on CD purchases).
 Aliz: Meaning playful in Hebrew, this is an original composition using the bayati maqam.
Largo: An original arrangement of Riad al-Sonbati's "Longa," this recording features a taqsim or soloing section.
Marrakesh Rumble: Another original composition, Marrakesh Rumble recreates the spirit of the famous central marketplace "Djemaa el-Fnaa."
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