Syrian Dreams on CD

Description

The latest release in harmonia mundi's fascinating Latitudes series features Maya Youssef, a virtuoso of the qanun, a traditional Syrian zither. Youssef's extraordinary musical gift and generosity of outlook, warmth, humor and optimism have brought comparisons with such legendary virtuosos as Ravi Shankar, Yehudi Menuhin and Meredith Monk. Syrian Dreams was written to express Youssef's powerful feelings of loss and sadness over the tragedy and suffering occurring in her homeland.

Track Listings
1 Horizon
2 Bombs Turn Into Roses
3 Hi-jazz
4 Touta
5 Queen of the Night
6 Syrian Dreams
7 The Seven Gates of Damascus
8 Breakthrough
9 The Sea