'For me, Andalusian music is the origin and core of Western music. I want people to learn and discover Andalusian music and let them find their own voice in this vast and rich tradition.' So says Avishai Darash, Artistic Director of Amsterdam based Marmoucha Orchestra and creative vision behind Andalusian Love Song.
Reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the Netherlands, Marmoucha is a cultural organisation that is made up of artists from that country, North Africa, the Middle-East, the Maghreb and the Mediterranean. Andalusian Love Song is a love letter to Andalusian music and its journey and evolution through the MENA region and into southern Spain. It fuses traditional sounds and rhythms with Jazz and represents a fresh outlook on tradition and innovation created by musicians with a passion for diversity and the languages of musical styles.
1. Andalusian Love Song 04:37
2. Kartana 06:26
3. She's The Perfume In The Wind 04:07
4. Longing-Sadness 06:52
5. Twishya Hijaz El Kbir 03:59
6. Prakriti 04:15
7. Mohamed's Blues 03:06
8. The Day After 06:12
9. Arriving Home 03:32
Avishai Darash - Piano/Composition/Arrangement
Mohamed Ahaddaf - Ud
Jessy Hay - Guitar
Pablo Martínez - Trombone
Maripepa Contreras - Oboe/Layouts/Arrangement for "The Day After"
María Cristina González - Flute
Gidon Nunez Vaz - Trumpet
Claudia Valenzuela - 1st Violin
Sophie De Rijk - 2nd Violin
Oene Van Geel - Viola
Lucas Stam - Cello
Arin Keshishi - Bass
Emad Ghajjou - Darbuka
Mehdi Nassouli - Krakeb
Udo Demandt - Percussion
Yoran Vroom - Drums
Managing Director - Said Salhi
Financial Director - Peter Bander
Production manager - Taraneh Pour Yousef
Recorded and Mixed by - Paul Pouwer for POwerSoundStudios
Mastered by - Joris Wolff for Wolff Media
Cover Design - Madelon Timmers
