André Msane, oud
Born in 1974
BA in Musicology from Saint-Esprit University, Kaslik (Lebanon)
Diploma on the oud from the Higher National Conservatory of Music, Beirut
Runner-up in the oud category of the Studio al-Fann competition in 1992
Teacher at the Conservatory since 1998
André Msane’s break came in 1992, when he was just 18, through the famed Studio El- Fann talent show, in which he underlined his talents as faithful interpreter of the ancient musical tradition of the oriental maqams (learned through the teaching of the master, Georges Farah). Msane aims to bring innovation to his practice of the oud while remaining faithful to the spirit of improvisation and variation that is the essence of oriental music. Deeply steeped in the popular repertory of Lebanon’s different regions – from dabke dances to musical styles ranging from ataba to mijana, an expertise hat has enabled him to accompany the legendary singer Wadi el-Safi – his training in musicology at Kaslik University (whose reputation in the domain of Oriental music needs no introduction) further developed a deep understanding of the Syriac modes of the Maronite liturgical tradition. His training was crowned by two concerts with the Kaslik Choir at the Vatican, under the celebrated director Louis Hajje. Msane is the only graduate in musicology to have chosen to specialize on the oud at Beirut’s Higher National Conservatory of Music, where he now teaches. His talents have been on displ y for several years now in numerous recordings, whether accompanied or in his own compositions.

André Msane, oud
Joseph Karam, nay
David Abou Atmeh, qanoun
Patrick Msane, percussions
Jihad Harfouche, basse
David Estefan, daff

http://www.andremsane.com/

Track List:
1 – Tahiyya (تحية (03:28
2 – ‘Abir (عبير (04:37
3 – 86/100 (04:17)
4 – Ghunj (غنج (04:19
5 – Hurub (هروب (06:12
6 – Longa Bayati (لونغا بياتي (03:53
7 – ‘Achiq (عاشق (02:55
8 – La Tabki (لا تبك (06:13
9 – Nassim Al-Chark (نسيم الشرق (12:41

Duration: 48:35 | Bitrate: 192 kBit/s | Year: 2004 | Size: 71 mb

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Tags: André Msane, Instrumental, Lebanon, oud, Souffle d'orient, أندره مسن, أندريه مسن, سراج, سراج على سراج, عزف, عود, نسيم الشرق

Bassem Rizk was born on April 10, 1979 in Achrafieh, Beirut (Lebanon). The capital was then ravaged by war, and resulted in the forced relocation of his family to Amchit near Byblos, cradle of the Phoenician civilization and the alphabet. Surrounded by a family of artists and largely inspired by the musical passion of his father, who also played this string musical instrument, Bassem was initiated to the rudiments of the oud (Arabic lute), at a very young age. At five-year old, Bassem drew media attention thanks to his exceptional talent and virtuosity playing on the oud, keyboard, and the tabla (percussion instrument).

Viewed as a true musical phenomenon, he was broadcasted on all the regional radio stations. At the age of fifteen, driven by his curiosity to learn more about the oud, he was introduced to the method of the “School of Iraq” tutored by the famous musician Munir Bashir. This great master of music awakened Bassem’s passion to take on in-depth studies in order to fully understand the complexity of the oud, whose origins date back more than 4000 years. During his studies, he returned to the roots of the fundamentals of the oud and studied different works and essays of school famous luminaries, Al-Sharif Mohiedine Haydar, Shouker Selman, and Jamil Munir Bachir.
After his own personal experimentation on the oud, he again attracted the attention of music critics with his performances of “maqam”, a style that demonstrates a great mastery of counterpoint and musical discourse. At the age of twenty, he enrolled at the National Conservatory in Beirut.
Throughout his journey, Bassem deepened his musical culture appreciation through his studies of theories of eastern music. He participated and won the 3rd prize at the prestigious international competition of the Arab League in cooperation with the University of the Holy Spirit at Kaslik – USEK, Lebanon.
Bassem is tenacious in contributing assiduously to the development of different approaches related to the musical oud. Driven by his love for music and this noble instrument, Bassem aims to provide a new tone -, a young, updated and modern musical approach accessible to all.
Through his musical research he has envisioned and developed ways that enable him to break the “wall” between East and West. He has drawn the attention of various directors in the theaters and movies industries for whom he has composed original music to underpin their respective works.

In 2004, he released his first CD entitled “Echoes From A Past” upon containing all exclusively original compositions bear his signature. In 2005, Bassem completed the development of a new oud method, which began to be taught at the EDMGY, (The Ghassan Yammine school of music) in Lebanon.
Bassem currently performs on prestigious musical stages in Lebanon and various European countries. Considered by many critics to the new hope of classical Arabic music, Bassem Rizk is currently one of the pillars of his generation regarding for his knowledge and mastery of the oud.

http://www.bassemrizk.com/

Track List:

1 -  To My Father (إلى أبي (05:21
2 -  Hanine (حنين (04:36
3 -  Catoons (صور متحركة (01:50
4 -  Hijaz Kar (حجاز كار (08:06
5 -  Echoes From A Past (صدى من ماض (02:06
6 -  Organza (أورغانزا (04:31
7 -  Hamasat (Whispers) (همسات (04:40
8 -  Story Of Roses (حكاية ورد (02:49
9 -  Virtuose (فيرتويوز (03:59

Duration : 33:58 | Bitarte : 192 kBit/s | Year : 2004 | Size : 59 mb

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Tags: Bassem Rizk, Instrumental, Lebanon, oud, باسم رزق, سراج, سراج على سراج, عود, لبنان

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TrackList:

01 – Khuzni Beaynayk (12:38)
قصيدة : خذني بعينيك
02 – Koltelha (01:24)
أغنية : قلتلها
03 – Wakefly (02:08)
أغنية : وقفلي
04 – Sketch Mereh  (03:21)
اسكتش : مرح
05 – Katabna ou Ma Katabna  (04:52)
أغنية : كتبنا وما كتبنا
06 – Barda Barda (03:38)
أغنية : بردى بردى
07 – Ya Mal Esham  (02:13)
أغنية : يامال الشام
08 – Al Lala Oul Lala (02:50)
أغنية : عاللالا
09 – Souk El Hamediyye  (02:18)
أغنية : سوق الحميدية
10 – Ya Leyl Essab  (03:12)
موشح : ياليل الصب
11 – Sketch El Beyah  (03:53)
اسكتش : البياع
12 – Telly Ou Henne Al Oushak  (03:56)
أغنية : طلّي وحنّي عالعاشق
13 – El Aan Ou Leyss Ghadan  (03:05)
نشيد : الآن الآن وليس غداً

Duration : 49:30 | Bitarte : 320 kBit/s | Year : 1966 | Size : 91 mb

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Fairuz – 2006 – Chillout Classics (By Ziad Rahbani)

Tags: Fairuz, Lebanon, الياس الرحباني, دمشق, سراج, سراج على سراج, فلمون وهبي, فيروز, لبنان, معرض دمشق الدولي

Album: Chillout Classics (By Ziad Rahbani)
Artist: Fairuz – فيروز
Country: Lebanon

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TrackList:

1 – Sabah Wu Masa (04:37)
صباح ومسى
2 – Ana Fezaani (04:03)
أنا فزعانة
3 – Sallimleh Alayh (05:50)
سلملي عليه
4 – Dak Khilqeh (04:04)
ضاق خلقي
5 – Mish Kayen Hayk T’koun (03:24)
مش كاين هيك تكون
6 – Oghneyat Al Wadaa (04:04)
أغنية الوداع
7 – Kifak Inta (03:31)
كيفك انت
8 – Fi Shi Am Biseer (02:47)
في شي عم بيصير
9 – Andi Thika Feek (04:25)
عندي ثقة فيك
10 – Khalleek Bil Bayet (04:13)
خليك بالبيت
11 – Al Oula (04:38)
الأولى
12 – M’arefti Feek (02:11)
معرفتي فيك
13 – Ma Qdert Nsit (04:29)
ما قدرت نسيت
14 – Al Thanieh (02:25)
الثانية
15 – Al Bosta (08:55)
البوسطة
16 – Wahdon (06:14)
وحدون

Duration : 01:09:47 | Bitarte : 224 kBit/s | Year : 2006 | Size : 116 mb

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Tags: Arabic, Fairuz, Lebanon, Rahbani, Ziad, البوسطة, خليك بالبيت, زياد الرحباني, سراج, سراج على سراج, في شي عم بيصير, فيروز, كيفك انت, معرفتي فيك, وحدون