Blue Maqams
Anouar Brahem · 2017
76 min · 9 tracks · jazz · Arabic music
A seamless blend of traditional Arabic melodies with intricate jazz improvisation woven through expansive, atmospheric soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for relaxation
- expansive soundscapes for contemplation
- gradual rise and fall dynamics
- intricate improvisation for deep focus
- for late-night reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Blue Maqams' was released, Anouar Brahem had already established himself as a prominent figure in the fusion of jazz and Arabic music. This album followed his critically acclaimed work 'Souffle Continu' from 2010, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist and deepening exploration of complex musical dialogues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Omar Souleyman· Rabih Abou-Khalil· Dhafer Youssef
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Opening Day 6:56
- 2 La Nuit 10:28
- 3 Blue Maqams 8:41
- 4 Bahia 8:45
- 5 La Passante 4:05
- 6 Bom Dia Rio 9:23
- 7 Persepolis’s Mirage 8:06
- 8 The Recovered Road to Al-Sham 9:26
- 9 Unexpected Outcome 10:59
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