Ensemble Bustan Abraham - Complete Discography (1992-2004)
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World Fusion, Middle-Eastern Folk | 1992-2004 | Label: Nada Records
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Many attempts have been made by musicians to create a synthesis between Eastern and Western cultures. Generally the result is that either the Western or Eastern form dominates while the other is merely used for ornamentation. For the past several years Bustan Abraham has met this challenge and has succeeded in pioneering a unique form of instrumental music which combines elements of both these Eastern and Western forms without sacrificing the musical integrity of either.
Bustan (Hebrew and Arabic meaning, "garden of fruits and essences," in this case the garden of Abraham, father of Isaac and Ishmail) was founded in 1991 by Avshalom Farjun. It comprises seven distinguished Israeli musicians, both Jews and Arabs, who have combined their musical experience as composers, soloists and heads of musical ensembles to create original music on a very high international level.
The musical backgrounds of Bustan Abraham's members are very rich and represent an astonishing variety of musical cultures including classical Arabic music, classical European music, jazz, Turkish, Persian and Indian music, flamenco and American folk music.
The instruments played are unusually diverse. Middle Eastern instruments include the oud (Arab lute), qanoun (oriental zither) and a range of percussion instruments such as durbakkeh, daff, zarb and bandir frame drums to name only a few. These are joined by Western instruments including transverse flute, classical and flamenco guitar, contrabass, electric bass, and 5-string banjo. In addition the violin is utilized in both Middle Eastern as well as Western forms of playing. Also represented is an astonishing array of international percussion instruments too numerous to mention! The successful integration of this combination of instruments has never before been presented on the concert stage. The music which embodies this rich diversity is entirely original and was composed and arranged in a cooperative effort by all members of the group.
Bustan aspires to create a new musical form, which speaks to both Eastern and Western audiences, and to pave the way for other joint creative efforts between Arabs and Jews. The group has become a symbol of uncompromising instrumental composition, which has created a new standard of originality in Israeli music, and world music in general, and has received rave reviews to that effect from audiences and critics alike.
Bustan have toured extensively throughout the world between 1992 & 2003 it's powerful stage performance have been always greeted with standing ovations by audiences.
Bustan Abraham's members are:
Taiseer Elias-oud, violin
Amir Milstein-flute
Avshalom Farjun-qanoun
Emmanuel Mann -bass
Zohar Fresco-percussion
Miguel Herstein-classical guitar and banjo
Nassim Dakwar-violin
Yehuda Siliki-baglama
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1992 - Bustan Abraham
Nada Records
Track listing
1. Canaan
2. Journey
3. Suite for Deyzi
4. Metamorphosis
5. Bustan
6. In the name of the children
7. Tini mini hanem
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1994 - Pictures Through The Painted Window
Nada Records
The second album of Bustan Abraham, is another step foreword along Bustan's artistic journey.
Guest artist on this cd:
- Miranda Elias - vocal in Arabic
- Lea Avraham - vocals in Hebrew
- Daniela Buchbinder - Cello
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1. Gypsy soul 6:10
2. Jazz kar-kurd 6:26
3. Fountainhead 5:20
4. Muwashah 6:12
5. Longa 3:48
6. The walls of Jericho 6:22
7. Sama'i nahawand 8:05
8. Wallah 5:59
9. Pictures through the painted window
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1996 - with Ross Daly- Abadai
Nada Records
Track listing
(01). Dance From The Black Sea
(02). Abadai
(03). Ah Ya Zen
(04). Pinar
(05). Iokasti's Dream
(06). Tortoise At The Bottom Of The World, Teach Me To Move Slowly
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Ross Daly
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1997 - Fanar
Nada Records
Fanar is the 4th album of Bustan Abraham featuring some great international guest artists: Zakir Hussain - tabla; Hariprasad Chaurasia - Bansuri flute; Noa - vocals
Guest artist on this cd:
Zakir Hussain - tabla
Hariprasad Chaurasia - Bansuri flute
Noa(Achinoam Nini) - vocals
Track List:
1. Solaris
2. Fanar
3. Sama'i kurd
4. Till the end of time
5. Seven eleven
6. Naa'ma
7. Black seagull
8. Sireen
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2000 - Hamsa
Nada Records
Track List:
(1).Mabruk
(2).Shazeef
(3).Hamsin
(4).Hamsa
(5).In The House Of Maimonides
(6).Igrig
(7).Dub Dulab
(8).Nedunya
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2000 - Ashra - The First Decade Collection
Nada Records
Track List:
[.01.] Shazeef
[.02.] Solaris
[.03.] Igrig
[.04.] Abadai
[.05.] Metamorphosis
[.06.] Gypsy soul
[.07.] Canaan
[.08.] Fountainhead
[.09.] Sama'i kurd
[.10.] Jazz kar kurd
[.11.] Sireen
[.12.] Mabruk
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2004 - Live Concerts
Nada Records
Track List:
01 - Bustan (Paris)
02 - Suite for Deyzi (Hong Kong)
03 - Fountainhead (Paris)
04 - Jazz Kar-Kurd (California)
05 - Caravan (Israel)
06 - Toy Vivo (Israel)
07 - Journey (Hong Kong)
08 - Solaris (Israel)
09 - Hamsin (Israel)
10 - Gypsy Soul (Israel)
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Enjoy this Wonderful Ensemble!
Inside
My Head
Thanks for the nice music!
the albums and also the Musicians themselves... :)
this group is definitely one of a kind!
Greetings from Morocco.