Ferkat Al Ard – Oghneya

Description

Following their 2019 reissue of ‘Mouasalat Ila Jacad El Ard’, Habibi Funk release another great album from the Lebanese group Ferkat Al Ard, led by the great jazz and folk musician Issam Hajali. First released on a limited run of customised cassettes in 1978, this brilliant patchwork of jazz and funk fused with a strong Brazilian influence (courtesy of Hajali’s close relationship with Ziad Rahbani) is reissued minus two of its original tracks – at Hajali’s insistence.

Tracklist

1. Matar Al Sabah
2. Entazerni
3. Oghneya
4. Edfeno Amwatakom Wanhadou
5. Matar Naem
6. Lahnon Lemra’ati Wa Beladi
7. Juma’a 6 Hziran