Barzakh (album) explained

Barzakh
Type:Album
Artist:Anouar Brahem
Border:yes
Studio:Rainbow Studio
Oslo, Norway
Genre:Jazz
Label:ECM
ECM 1432
Producer:Manfred Eicher
Chronology:Anouar Brahem
Next Title:Conte de l'Incroyable Amour
Next Year:1991

Barzakh is the debut album by Tunisian oud player Anouar Brahem, recorded in September 1990 and released on ECM the following year. The trio features violinist Béchir Selmi and percussionist Lassad Hosni.[1]

Reception

The AllMusic review by Stephen Cook awarded the album 4½ stars stating, "This is a great title for fans of both international music and jazz."[2]

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ecmrecords.com/Catalogue/ECM/1400/1432.php ECM discography
  2. Cook, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 3, 2011