Best of Hossam Ramzy, Vol. 2

by Hossam Ramzy

Overview

The question is -- who hasn't Hossam Ramzy played with? His resume is a literal who's who of everyone in rock, pop, Celtic, and world music. In other words the Egyptian-born English resident is obviously a master of his percussive craft, and in the kind of demand most musicians only dream about. Whether this really qualifies as a best-of, however, remains moot. This is, as the cover implies, belly dance music. It's of a higher musical order than most, admittedly, but still relatively generic and anonymous -- you could put it on as background at your next dinner party (say, if you're eating Moroccan food) and not surprise anyone. There's precious little stamp of individuality to the music, which is a shame, because Ramzy is a fine talent. The implication that this is some of his best is a little disturbing, if his personality is stamped so faintly on this. ~ Chris Nickson

Product Details

Release Date:	04/05/2005
Label:	ARC MUSIC
UPC:	5019396192126

Tracks

1. Gamaal Oyounik
2. Henni Ya Amar
3. Amiret el Sahara
4. Tublet Hossam Hattra-Assna
5. Maalehsh
6. Tool Omri Ba-Hebbak
7. Raqs el Khayyalah
8. Alwan el Neel
9. Amar el Sahara
10. Raqset el Assaya

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Hossam Ramzy   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Mohamed Naim   Composer
Mohsen Allaam   Composer
Hossam Ramzy   Composer
Maged Serour   Composer