Ahmed Fakroun

PMG present an anthology of Ahmed Fakroun's work. 'Insanely popular across the Maghreb, name-checked in international spy novels and beloved of music adventurers like David Byrne, Libyan superstar Ahmed Fakroun is the most astounding ra?-disco-electronica pioneer ever to be heard. His 1983 album, Mots D'Amour (PMG 005CD/LP, 1983) is regarded as a global fusion classic. This self-titled anthology of songs from the late '70s is an altogether mellower affair. The grooves are slower and sweeter and Fakroun's multi-instrumentalist chops on the saz, mandol and darbouka drum really come to the fore. The album includes tracks from two of Ahmed's rarest and most sought-after 7 inches. 'Nysan' has an almost west coast vibe: think Ned Doheny via Benghazi. Balearic-minded collectors will love the haunting flute runs in 'Awedny', produced by Tommy Vance, and 'Njoom Al Leyel'. There's even a touch of lilting reggae on 'Falah' and 'Yu Hussad.' Ahmend Fakroun is the perfect late night, come-down album, especially after a hot and sweaty evening in a ra? club, somewhere in North Africa.' - Peter Moore.

Tracks

1~1~Njoom Al Leyel
1~2~Nisyan
1~3~La Ya-Hob
1~4~Yumma
1~5~Shams
1~6~Ya Blady
1~7~Sinini
1~8~Summar Al Layali
1~9~Falah
1~10~Al Hob
1~11~Ya Hussad

Details

Format: CD
Artist: Ahmed Fakroun
Release Date: 28 May 2020
Genre: World Music
Label: PMG
Distributor: Rocket Group