The Freak of Araby
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The Freak of Araby is an album by Sir Richard Bishop
, released on May 26, 2009, on the Drag City
record label. It includes covers of several songs written by Egyptian guitarist/composer Omar Khorshid
.
Sir Richard Bishop
Sir Richard Bishop is a composer, improviser, and explorer on acoustic and electric guitar whose work often reflects the shadow worlds of India, the Middle East, North Africa, and other points along the Gypsy trail. This is combined with a singular, experimental approach to the guitar that takes...
, released on May 26, 2009, on the Drag City
Drag City (record label)
Drag City is a Chicago-based independent record label. It was established with a Royal Trux release in 1990 in Chicago, Illinois by Dan Koretzky and Dan Osborn.Drag City specializes in experimental indie rock acts...
record label. It includes covers of several songs written by Egyptian guitarist/composer Omar Khorshid
Omar Khorshid
Omar Khorshid . Movie star and famed guitarist of the Middle east, he composed the music for thirteen films...
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Track listing
- Taqasim For Omar - 7:16
- Enta Omri - 2:45
- Barbary - 2:20
- Solenzara - 5:01
- The Pillars Of Baalbek - 5:18
- Kaddak El Mayass - 3:26
- Essaouira - 2:21
- Ka'an Azzaman - 2:51
- Sidi Mansour - 6:03
- Blood-Stained Sands - 7:26