Ancient Egypt - Ali Jihad Racy

The now world-famous musical tribute inspired by (and commissioned for the exhibition of) Tutankhamun's tomb. Composed and performed by Ali Jihad Racy, Lebanese-born ethnomusicologist and master musician, featuring nay and salamiyah (flutes) buzuq, ud, tar, sajat, mijwiz, and mizmar. Selected as one of CD Review Magazine's 50 Definitive World Music Recordings! Tracks: 1. The Lamentations of Isis (Racy) - 3:07 2. The Land of the Blessed (Racy) - 6:55 3. Hymn to Osiris (Racy) - 5:28 4. The Boat of Millions of Years (Racy) - 4:52 5. The Holy Lotus (Racy) - 3:38 6. Funeral Procession (Racy) - 5:06 7. Hymn for the Sunrise (Racy) - 5:23 8. The Triumph of the Deceased (Racy) - 5:30 Review

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