Mazamir Sahara - Upper Egypt Ensemble - CD

The Upper Egypt Ensemble plays traditional folkloric music from the villages along the Nile river. The music features the mizmar, a brilliant, shimmering sounding folk oboe, and the tabla baladi, a drum capable of exciting earthy rhythms. Together they make a powerful combination used to provide music for festivals and celebrations and while still contemporary, provide a living link with the ancient musical traditions of Egypt.

1. Ismaaouni (3:27)  
2. Mzmar Solo (1:14)  
3. Aminti Billah (2:54)  
4. Ana Ma Fiyee (3:11)  
5. Khawatem (3:38)  
6. Gan Al Hawa (7:29)  
7. Sirt Al Hob (15:44)  
8. Hikayat Mizmar (1:49)  
9. Mazamir Holiday (5:22)