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Conte de l'Incroyable Amour

Anouar Brahem · 1992

59 min · 12 tracks · jazz · Arabic music

A mesmerizing fusion of traditional Arabic melodies and jazz improvisation envelops the listener in a rich sonic tapestry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, 'Conte de l'Incroyable Amour' marked Anouar Brahem's first major international release after his earlier work in Tunisia. This album established him as a significant voice in world music, bridging Arabic traditions with contemporary jazz influences. It was a pivotal moment that set the tone for his future explorations of genre fusion.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Étincelles 3:21
  • 2 Le Chien sur les genoux de la devineresse 3:44
  • 3 L'oiseau de bois 4:48
  • 4 Lumière du silence 5:15
  • 5 Conte de l'incroyable amour 10:51
  • 6 Peshrev Hidjaz Homayoun 5:03
  • 7 Diversion 5:39
  • 8 Nayzak 5:32
  • 9 Battements 1:56
  • 10 En souvenir d'Iram 3:02
  • 11 Iram retrouvée 3:48
  • 12 Epilogue 6:20

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