"Now,
with the Sultana Ensemble, Yoel Ben-Simhon comes full
circle, with a deeply personal album that was a lifetime
in the making. Leading a multinational all-star squad
of musicians, Ben-Simhon has composed a rich and satisfying
listening experience that draws together the many
divergent strands of his experience."
Tom Pryor, Global Rhythm Magazine, December
2003
Produced by Yoel Ben-Simhon
Associate Producer: Nili Belkind
Songs List:
1. Berber Blues (MP3)
2. Qasidat Essaouira (MP3)
3. Dabka (MP3)
4. Forgiveness Hymns
5. Fantasia
6. Sultana (MP3)
7. Mimouna
8. Yigdal (MP3)
9. Elevation
10. Eastern Winds
11. Lord of Pardons
12. Desert Morning (MP3)
Featuring:
Yoel Ben-Simhon - vocals,
oud, acoustic guitar;
Hernan Jay Rodriguez - flutes,
saxophones, clarinet;
Rachid Halihal - violin;
Hicham Chami - qanun;
Emmanuel Mann - bass;
Yousif Sheronick - darbuka,
frame drum, drum-set, cajon;
Tomer Tzur - darbuka,
riqq, caxixi
And special guest artists:
Smadar Levi - backup vocals,
George Mordecai - Iraqi
cantor; Bridget Robbins - nay;
Carlos Revollar -flamenco
guitar; Gisele Revollar - castanets,
Shai Bachar - piano; Ramzi
Edlibi - dabka dancer; Lucy
Morganstern - violin; Leanne
Darling - viola; Eugene
Carr - cello
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