Exploring the cultural and musical affinities between Spain and North Africa, Alabina blends Gipsy Kings-style flamenco with the modern club flavor of Algerian rai, featuring tracks performed in both Spanish and Arabic. L'essentiel is a strong introductory compilation for newcomers, and although longtime fans may find a few personal favorites missing (like "Loli, Lolita, Lola (Rikdi)," for example), it's a pretty good listen for them too, as Alabina's albums have sometimes been rather inconsistent. This isn't music for ...
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Exploring the cultural and musical affinities between Spain and North Africa, Alabina blends Gipsy Kings-style flamenco with the modern club flavor of Algerian rai, featuring tracks performed in both Spanish and Arabic. L'essentiel is a strong introductory compilation for newcomers, and although longtime fans may find a few personal favorites missing (like "Loli, Lolita, Lola (Rikdi)," for example), it's a pretty good listen for them too, as Alabina's albums have sometimes been rather inconsistent. This isn't music for traditionalists or purists, but its cross-cultural appeal is very real, and its infectious danceability may win over worldbeat fans looking for something modern and exotic. ~ Steve Huey, Rovi
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Add this copy of L'Essentiel to cart. $6.49, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2000.
Add this copy of L'Essentiel to cart. $6.49, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2000.
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