" this is not a conflict, this is the mash of civilizations. how does one arabize ? with rhythm, melody and delivery. crunchy sand in the piano played slow with echo and slang. twenty two countries fu
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ll of singers, enchanted wails and incantation. drums to propel and cause, accelerate, pause, applause, again. begin with an anthem famous, beloved and bloated with meaning, vivaldi, rossini, mohammed, forever not fleeting, it can survive the arabize that saturates and solidifies into sand. famous songs from deserts venice, cairo, mexico, punjab. to know your culture can coexist with multiple nations this is not a conflict... this is the mash of civilizations ! this is not a conflict. "
The Mash of Civilizations by Karim Nagi is the first song on the upcoming album "Arabized". Vocals, Buzuq, Arabic Tabla, Riqq, Thumbi, and Remix/Production by Karim Nagi.
videographer : Andrew Swaine
video editor : Mike Handverger
director : Karim Nagi
Karim Nagi is a native Egyptian musician, folk dancer, and orator. He has authored 10 CDs and 5 DVDs, and currently tours internationally. In addition to performing traditional and folkloric Arab arts, he presents his original and contemporary works in dance and music.
www.karimnagi.com
