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Oasis by Ensemble Al Asdeka Ensemble Al Asdeka : Oasis.
 Spicy and hypnotic melding of arabic and jazz.

Lush instrumentation and evocative interpretations of folk melodies from a geographical area covering Turkey and Armenia all the way to Andalucian Spain. Guitar, flute, sax and violin punctuated by Middle-eastern rhythms and seasoned with jazz and rock influences-- exuberance coupled with restraint. For the world music lover, a complete album, created with attention to every detail, using the very best production gear. Produced and engineered by Robyn Robins.

Reviews:
"The hypnotic gypsy melodies of Ensemble Al-Asdeka will spice up a cold winter's night by transporting your shivering body to the hip-shaking shores of the Mediterranean with just one listen."
Emily Stavrou, Production Coordinator, Schuler Books and Music

"Ensemble Al-Asdeka's music is undeniably infectious. Each piece creates a visual journey in the mind of the listener through the sounds of the Middle East, which are obviously foreign but strangely comforting."
Joey Marburg, Shore Magazine

Songs:

1. La Roza Linda-Ensemble Al
2. Jste Bendik-Ensemble Al
3. Flute Taqsim-Ensemble Al
4. Deceived-Ensemble Al
5. Los Bilbilicos-Ensemble Al
6. Lake of Clouds-Ensemble Al
7. Shashkin-Ensemble Al
8. Twilight on the Nile-Ensemble Al
9. Noches-Ensemble Al
10. Violin Aire-Ensemble Al
11. Dance of the Tamir Agha-Ensemble Al
12. Veil Dance-Ensemble Al
13. Adio-Ensemble Al
14. Syrinx-Ensemble Al
15. Flute Taqsim remix-Ensemble Al

Listen to: the entire album.

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Release date: 11/20/2008
Ensemble Al Asdeka lives in Michigan USA

Tagged as: World, Folk, Medieval, Folk

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