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Hayati 07:48
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Zeyna 05:41
Zeyna, oh Zeyna, precious to us, shadow of our eyes...
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Is this possible? That you take me dreams, my days, and my love, and give them to her, of all people...
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The one who sold you....sell him! And forget his love, of my heart.
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Part 1: I am tired of waiting for you, holding my pain inside; Part 2: May God never take your affection away; Part 3: Tamrahenna, I asked after you everywhere...
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I am obsessed with his beauty, I can't stay away from him more than two days..
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I am so deeply in love, I can think of nothing else, oh Father...
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May God protect you twice (you're amazing!)
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Ama Barowa 04:41
This is wonderful! I'm feeling good in this house (his house) with its refreshing breeze...
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Drum Solo 03:32
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Title: My life is yours.
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'Hayati' means 'my life', and I have chosen the title of this CD deliberately because many of the tracks reflect particular moments and memories experienced during my years performing in Egypt. With five different singers (four of them from the family of Safaa Farid) performing a wide range of different styles, once again this CD contains something for everyone. The opening entrance music, specially composed by Nader Zakaria, is repeated at the end of the collection in a shorter version for those with limited stage time available to perform in. There are several classic songs ranging from old favourites such as Farid el Attrache's 'Zeyna', and Naghat's 'Ama Barowa', to nineties favourite 'W'hayti Andak'. A medley of 'Ana Fintizarak, Menharemsh and Tamrahenna' performed by Ahmed el Khatib in tacht style on the oud, contrasts with shaabi songs such as 'Maoula Di', originally sung by one of my favourite performers from the past, Shafiqa. As well as all this there is an updated version of Ahmed Adaweya's 'Yachti Smalatayn', with modern shaabi inserts, a complete tableau for shamadan, awaalim style, an irresistible baladi and a great drum solo!

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released January 20, 2022

Mixed by Nader Zakaria at Merryland Syudios, Heliopolis, Cairo

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Yasmina of Cairo England, UK

Yasmina is the producer of seven music albums and five documentary films for oriental dancers. She is based in Cairo where she performed for many years, and runs a B&B for belly dancers from around the world. As well as being a dance instructor and choreographer worldwide she also works as a photographer making other dancers look glamorous! ... more

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