Tunisian Rhythms

This album is indispensable for any student of Tunisian music or dance. In addition to a variety of dynamic dance pieces, it features 16 drum rhythm drills that introduce the styles typical of each region.

Aisha Ali Field Recording – Tunisia 1973, 1977

1. Saadowi 4/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 1:33
2. Saadowi Thani 4/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 1:24
3. Nawara 2/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 1:25
4. Al Gheeta 3/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 1:46
5. Al Halla 3/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 1:18
6. Al A’llegi 6/8 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 2:06
7. M’dawar Hawzi 4/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 1:09
8. Mezan Al Jerbi 4/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 1:42
9. Jerbi/Kerkennah 4/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 1:55
10. Mezan Bouhella 4/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 1:21
11. Mezan Al Fazzani 4/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 1:57
12. Souga 4/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 1:24
13. Mezan Al Mraba’a 8/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 1:35
14. Mezan Al Istiftah 8/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 1:32
15. Mezan Al M’howshi 4/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 0:57
16. Ezzgara 4/4 – Sfax Maison de Culture – 1:24
17. Raqs Sfaqsi – Sfax Ensemble – 5:31
18. Raqs Slimani – Sliman Ensemble – 8:25
19. Hamoda – Sfax Ensemble – 3:59
20. Chants – Ali Souassi Chanters – 4:17
21. Musket Dance – Nefta Ensemble – 2:39
22. Seif Dance – Tozeur Ensemble – 3:57
23. Musket Dance – Tozeur Ensemble – 4:59
24. Raqs Shaabi – Hassine Al Hannachi Group – 9:56

Audio Samples:

Rhythm Nawara (352 K)

Dance (Sfax) (346 K)