Todays random tune is inspired by the music of Andalusia, that region in Spain which was part of the Islamic empire for 500 years, and which was then the seat of the kingdom of Castile and eventually became Spain. Aromates, led by percussionist and composer Michèle Claude, is a French classical and world ensemble that fuses ancient and contemporary, uses old and new instruments, and explores into gypsy and Cuban rhythms and jazz in its music. Its first album, Jardin des Myrtes (Garden of Mirths - 2005), features traditional Arab-Andalusian songs played by the musicians on traditional instruments. The music takes you straight back to an Umayyad court in Spain - you might even be in the presence of the Caliph himself. Todays tune, Ritournelles can be found as the 8th track on Jardin des Myrtes. youtu.be/frZ9Mf3UOwc
Posted on: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 15:00:55 +0000
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