The Mirrors of My Soul is an album by the Israeli Arab

Arab citizens of Israel

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 artist Rim Banna

Rim Banna

Rim Banna is a Israeli Arab singer, composer, and arranger and an activist, who is well-known for her modern interpretations of the Palestinian Arab songs. Banna was born in Nazareth, Israel, where she graduated from Nazareth Baptist School...

, released in 2005. Rim Banna, who gained global recognition as part of the Lullabies from the Axis of Evil

Lullabies from the Axis of Evil

Lullabies from the Axis of Evil is an album collecting traditional lullabies sung by women from Iraq, Iran, and North Korea , as well as Syria, Libya, and, Cuba , plus Afghanistan and Palestine, mixed with Western performers singing translated versions of the songs.It was conceived by Norwegian...

 project returns with a Norwegian band with a decidedly folk-pop recording of Palestinian songs. Produced in cooperation with a Norwegean quintet

Quintet

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, it features "Western pop

Pop music

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 styling" fused with Middle Eastern modal

Modal

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 and vocal structures, and Arabic lyrics. Though the style of this album differs from previous recordings, the subject matter has basically remained constant. The album includes "songs of despair and hope" about the lives of "a struggling people, and even a song about late president Arafat in a way that is both thoughtful and subtle".

Track listing

1. "The Mirrors Of My Soul" - 6:19 (مرايا الروح)
2. "The Carmel Of My Soul" - 4:37 (كرمال الروح)
3. "Malek" - 4:08 (مالك)
4. "Ya Jammal" - 4:36 (ياجمال)
5. "Masha'al" - 4:51 (مشعل)
6. "Sarah" - 5:10 (سارة)
7. "The Moon Glowed" - 4:01 (لاح القمر)
8. "The Top Of The Mountain" - 5:24 (راس الجبل)
9. "Fares Odeh" - 5:57 (فارس عودة)
10. "The Grandma With A Limp" - 3:53 (ستّي العرجة)
11. "The Voice, The Fragrance And The Figure" - 6:11 (الصوت والرائحة والشكل)

Musicians

• Rim Banna, vocals
• Elvind Aarset, guitar
• David Wallumrød, piano and keyboards
• Gjermund Silset, bass guitar
• Rune Arnesen, drums