Francoise Atlan & L'Orchestre Arabo-Andalou Andalussyat CD

Andalusia was once the center of the Mediterranean culture, with Jews, Christians and Muslims all living together in exemplary tolerance. Having no concern for ethnic or religious implications, the musicians in this land drew unhesitatingly from the musical heritage of their neighbors. Francoise Atlan is not an Arab-Andalusian singer in the strict Moroccan tradition, but she is regardless capable of complete expressiveness, synthesizing great vocal technique and Sephardic sensitivity. The orchestra that accompanies Atlan here is the oldest and most important group involved with Moroccan Andalous music. L'Orchestre Arabo-Andalou works to ensure the continuity of this art form. Tracks 1. El Rey De Francia-Qod Niltou Hibbi 2. Stekhbar Irak-Allahou 3. Morena-Ya Malih 4. Una Matica-La Farraqa 5. Scalerica-La Qod Jara 6. La Mujer-Soubhana 7. Uskudara-Anta El Falak 8. La Galana-Bouchra Lana 9. Chalom Salam