Qat, Coffee & Qambus:raw 45s From Yemen

1 Ya Mun Dakhal Bahr Al-Hawa [Hey, Who Enters the Sea of Passion?] - 5:47 ( Fatimah Al-Zaelaeyah) 2 Raee Al-Gamel [The Owner of Beauty] - 4:59 ( Ahmed Al Sonaidar) 3 Mushtaq [I'm Yearning] - 3:03 ( Soni Ahmad/ Bolbol Al-Hejaz) 4 Bellah Alek Wa Mosafer [Hey You, Passenger!] - 3:54 ( Ayob Absi) 5 Marhaban Ahlan [Hello,Welcome] - 4:10 ( Mohammed Ben Mohammed Ba-Soweid) 6 Haya Abu-Saif [Welcome Saif's Father] - 4:39 ( Amna Hizam) 7 Hom Bel Hawa Ya Nas Walaoni [They Made Me Fond of Love] - 4:25 ( Raja Ali) 8 Wahed Mozawag [A Married Person] - 4:03 ( Mohammed Hamood Al-Awami) 9 Amsi Sameer Al-Nojoom [Night Stars Watcher] - 3:18 ( Ahmad Al-Haraz)

This compilation of rare Yemeni vinyl singles showcases the little-documented, evolving local music styles in the 1960s and 1970s and gives a glimpse of the unique local oud styles of one of the world's oldest civilizations. Compiled by Chris Menist, with detailed notes and photos.

Price: $20.98