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Fawaz Afishah Song

MattOud - 9-25-2017 at 04:45 PM

I cannot understand one word, but i like this piece.
The rhythm and tune is so catchy to me. it reminds me of cigarbox guitaring.
What style is this?
Are any other songs like this?
Thanx.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZYpXaeNzXY

John Erlich - 9-27-2017 at 10:39 PM

Definitely an Arabian Gulf style. Fouad Al-Kibsi is my favorite Yemeni oud player and singer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr5aTlQgaYA Not exactly the style in the video you posted, but similar. I also love the music of Saudi singer/oudist Abadi Al-Johar, e.g. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDT2IOT8nU8

MattOud - 9-28-2017 at 09:44 AM

Good stuff John!
I wonder if it is leaning towards a sudanese style. I like the back and forth picking style from this Fawaz Afishah Song, almost like a clawhammer on banjo.
Here is an example of sudanese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9SL3mBOgIM doesn't have the same tempo, but certainly the cigarbox sound i like.
I want to try to find more example and home in on it more.