Thread: Dr. George Sawa's "The Art of the Early Egyptian Qanun" Vol 1 & 2.

Hey Qanun lovers!

I have heard both volumes of Dr. George Sawa's "The Art of the Early Egyptian Qanun" and just love them. They feature some of the older forgotten dances of the early 20th century, pieces from the Ottoman court, and some Egyptian Sufi sacred dances all played on period instruments in the old performance style.

I really love his version of Lama Bada on Vol 2 and Raqset el-Hawanem on Vol 1.

Very cool that volume 2 features Michel Merhaj Baklouk from New York on Riqq & Darabukka. Now in his 80s he has played for the great stars such as Samia Gamal & Tahia Cariocca. Thanks to Dr. Sawa we have this master of percussion on a well produced album.

If you would like to listen, visit:Welcome to George Dmitri Sawa's Website (under Media).

To download from CB Baby:
vol. 1 George Dimitri Sawa | The Art of the Early Egyptian Qanun | CD Baby
and for vol. 2 George Dimitri Sawa | The Art of the Early Egyptian Qanun, Vol. 2 | CD Baby

For an actual CD: gsawa3303@rogers.com for $20 (includes shipping).

Warm Regards,
Maha

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Aiwa, I second this. I have both CDs, they are hauntingly beautiful.

I remember well Dr. Sawa's lecture at the IBDCC in 2007 and how poignantly he expressed his love of the qanun.

He is a great, great master and so very kind and gracious as well. We are very fortunate that he has chosen to live and work here in Ontario, Canada!


Khalida

Wonderful, thanks for posting.

I'm so glad for this! I had the pleasure of meeting him in Canada, in 2006. He's a great musician and person!

Thanks for posting this!

For eMusic members, Vol. 1 is there!!!! The Art of the Early Egyptian Qanun mp3s, The Art of the Early Egyptian Qanun music downloads, The Art of the Early Egyptian Qanun songs from eMusic.com

Oh forgot to mention that Vol 1 was nominated for a Juno Award :)

I totally second Maha on this!!! Those CD's are such a treat, soooo beautiful!! A definite MUST for EVERY bellydancer and Middle Eastern Music-Qanun lover everywhere!!!!