Ayeshteni cover

Ayeshteni

Natacha Atlas · 2001

65 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of Middle Eastern melodies and Western jazz elements, rich with rhythmic complexity and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Ayeshteni' marked Natacha Atlas's third studio album, following her acclaimed work 'Diaspora' from 1999. By this point, Atlas had established herself as a significant figure in the world music scene, blending Arabic influences with jazz and pop sensibilities, which showcased her artistic evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Mercan Dede· Omar Souleyman· Anouar Brahem

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Shubra 5:41
  • 2 Le Goût du pain 3:39
  • 3 Ashwa 6:02
  • 4 Ayeshteni 4:57
  • 5 Ne me quitte pas 4:32
  • 6 Mish Fadilak 5:12
  • 7 Rah 6:21
  • 8 I Put a Spell on You 3:43
  • 9 Lelsama 5:52
  • 10 Fakrenha 5:08
  • 11 Manbai 10:19
  • 12 Mish Fadilak (version française) 4:05

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