The Rough Guide to the Music of Morocco (2004 album)
The Rough Guide to the Music of Morocco is a world music compilation album originally released in 2004. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series, the release covers the music of Morocco, which had been receiving new-found attention on the world music circuit in the early 2000s.[1] The compilation was curated by Andy Morgan, former manager of Tinariwen and organizer of the Festival in the Desert.[2] Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network, was the producer.[3] This album was followed by a second edition, which covered the same topic by showcasing different artists.[4]
Critical reception
The compilation's release was met with positive reviews. Robert Christgau described "minimal" tunes and spare textures, noting inconsistency from track to track.[5] This diversity was praised by AllMusic's Adam Greenberg, who called the curative decision to include all major genres "admirable".[1]
Track listing
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| 1. | "Zeye Meyel" | Nass Marrakech | 6:05 |
| 2. | "Baba Aadi" | Jil Jilala | 6:58 |
| 3. | "Bay-Bay" | Najm El Farah Essafi | 6:20 |
| 4. | "Leilaa Lill" | B'net Marrakech | 6:58 |
| 5. | "Touria" | Mohamed Amenzou | 6:47 |
| 6. | "Mahmouna" | Nass El Ghiwane | 8:51 |
| 7. | "Yedidim Hiou Zehirim" | Emil Zrihan | 5:45 |
| 8. | "Hijra" | Dar Gnawa & U-Cef | 5:31 |
| 9. | "Taala Fine Ghadi" | Fatna Bent El Houcine & Ouled Ben Aguida | 4:47 |
| 10. | "Lala Aisha" | Hassan Hakmoun | 6:07 |
| 11. | "Khaliou Loudid Lamimtou" | Mustapha Bourgogne | 6:59 |
References
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- Fado
- Argentina
- Italia Nova
- Ethiopia
- African Rap
- Morocco
- Bollywood Legends: Lata Mangeshkar
- Bollywood Legends: Mohd. Rafi
- Ravi Shankar
- Brazil: Bahia
- Mambo
- Kenya
- Gypsy Swing
- Cajun Dance
- Tango Nuevo
- Brazilian Hip-Hop
- Rebetika
- Mediterranean Café Music
- Manu Dibango
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