The Music Of Mohamed Abdel Wahab

Reissue of the oud / viola virtuoso Simon Shaheen’s interpretations of pieces by one of the Middle East`s most important 20th Century composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahab. Produced by Bill Laswell, remastered for vinyl at D&M Berlin
“Shaheen`s violin soars over a slicing string section and a bed of percolating percussion, while accordion, oud, finger cymbals and a chorus of singers weave in and out. Produced with sparklingclarity by Bill Laswell … this record opens a new world of harmonic and melodic possibilities to ears accustomed to Western pop.”Greg Kot / Chicago Tribune