Diwan

The second collaboration between Taha, an Algerian living in France, and '70s prog rocker Steve Hillage, Diwan carries forward the old/new hybrid of 1996's Ole Ole. Taha is clearly familiar with ancient Middle Eastern melodies, but he's also comfortable with the dance rhythms of Parisian nightclubs. Traditionalists will find the straightforward melodies and instrumentation of "Habina" and "Ach Adani" the most satisfying, but Diwan's most adventurous track, "Bent Sahra," may be its best. Instead of strings, the song leans heavily on an industrial beat and the hypnotic mantra of a guest female vocalist. Though not for purists, it perfectly captures the urban throb of Paris and the intense dislocation felt by every immigrant. --David Bombeck more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-08-2007; The Sexiest Around; What music is all about. Ecstatic, passionate, infectious, intelligent. Taha's voix joli-laid is one of the sexiest around.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-06-2004; Let the desert party begin...; "Diwan" is a really rich album - a great way to introduce others to rai music without losing itself to Western studio overproduction. Some other readers' comments seem confusing to me. 6 minutes too long for a song? Obviously that person...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-14-2004; A live recording of ensemble performance; Diwan is an impressively showcased and very highly recommended collection of music from the Middle East featuring the inspirational works of the group Rabita Andalusa. Their aim is to preserve the Andalusian-Maghrebi musical style while...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-28-2003; Rai uno!; I had no idea what to expect when I purchased "Diwan" in cassette format several years ago. It had been highly recommended in the hi-tech mag "Wired", and, being interested in world music, I decided to take a chance.I've now just about...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-08-2007; The Sexiest Around; What music is all about. Ecstatic, passionate, infectious, intelligent. Taha's voix joli-laid is one of the sexiest around.; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-10-2000; Not Great; I'm not at all knowledgable about this type of music, but I don't like this CD much. It's doesn't seem to be purely traditional in sound, and it's not a stunning new hybrid with modern electronica. To me, the attempts to make the music...; read full review | report as inappropriate