Various
Salam Alay
'The Sound Of Armenian Diaspora 1969-79'. The Armenian civilisation is among the oldest in the world, its rich cultural cultural patrimony is known world-wide thanks to a large diaspora that scattered across the globe after the tragic events which took place at the beginning of the 20th century and the crisis that followed the country's independence in 1991. The current Armenian population is around 11 million people, one third only of who live in present-day Armenia, on only 20% of the territory it once expanded over. Straddling Europe and Asia, Armenia actually lies at the crossroads of western and eastern cultures, a geographical position that is reflected in Armenian music. You can hear in it instruments from the Middle-East, like the darbuka, the oud and the kanoun; others from western music like the clarinet, the bass and electric guitars; as well as Armenian instruments as such like the duduk, a double-reed wind instrument. This unique selection will allow you to get the feel of the captivating atmosphere that pervades Armenian music through its hypnotic solos, its frantic rhythms and its incredibly intense vocals. This album presents works being reissued for the first time, except for 'Flying Hye'. Tracks: 01. The House Of The Seven Uncles - Theme Of The House Of The Seven Uncles 02. Jack Baghsarian & Ensemble - Dalooni-Salam Alay 03. John Vartan - Sarkis Bahr (Shalako) 04. Kef Time Fresno - Adanar Sahilinde 05. Onnik Dinkjian - Zepuri Neman 06. John Berberian & The Middle-Eastern Ensemble - Flying Hye 07. The House Of The Seven Uncles - Halay (Heavy Style) 08. Melkon/Sevan - Ah, Im Anouche Yar 09. John Berberian - Hale 10. John Vartan - El Hob 11. Jack Baghsarian & Ensemble - Aghchi Jan 12. Kef Time Fresno - Rast Taksim.