Jazz improvisation, syncopated beats and counter-culture attitudes have been swinging in the Arab world since the early twentieth century. This Rough Guide explores today’s thriving scene, revealing how blending jazz and Arabic music has created the most beautiful of musical concoctions.
Bonus CD by Hijaz: Chemsi
Hijaz was formed by Tunisian master oud player Moufadhel Adhoum and pianist Niko
Deman,and their album Chemsi, meaning ‘sun’, reflects the beauty and warmth
of these stunning compositions.