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Grand Orchestre De Marrakech

Title: Khamsa - Claude Challe Presents

Label: Chall'omusic

Cat No:3113172
Format:CD

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In the traditions of wandering peoples, there always exist places where meetings may be arranged, provisions bought, events discussed; such a concept is the ‘comptoir’, and Darna carries the significance of ‘home’. The two together offer a powerful image of security. The Comptoir Darna is a haven in Marrakech of convivial oriental nights, attracting a clientele of appreciation and sophistication.

The music on this collection is a snapshot of one such night, capturing the atmosphere of the house. The meeting gives birth to an astonishing music full of energy and emotions, a real mix of cultures with oriental melodies flirting with jazz, blues, classical to appeal to the Occidental audience.

Claude Challe, spending much of his time in Marrakech, is especially suited to act as ambassador between the cultures of the Orient and the Occident; he has assumed this role previously and brought much pleasure with his Buddha Bar collections and the titles which followed in their wake.

Track Listing for Khamsa - Claude Challe Presents
1. Kissat Hob
2. Atlas Blues
3. Hobbi Lak
4. Lamsa
5. Yalili
6. Roucoucou
7. Ana A Dounia
8. Soukrerie
9. Finek
10. Take Khamsa
11. Hollywood Gnawa
12. One Other Dream
13. Symphonuit
14. Besslam’Ah
15. In the mood of studio
16. Wallahy

Reviews

fRoots - Tom Jackson

A collection of curious original recordings from an ensemble comprising a number of Moroccan musicians. If you're allergic to the lounge aesthetic, then steer clear. If not, pull up a sofa and take in one of the most approachable North African pop fusion.

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Khamsa - Claude Challe Presents