Exact title: EXPRESSIONS EAST featuring the OUD of JOHN BERBERIAN. Rhythmic early 60s global grooves from John Berberian, a master of the oud with a great group of players on these oft intense takes traditional Turkish, Armenian and Arabic songs! The melodies and rhythms are pretty impressive, the percussion is particularly heavy and groovy! The oud is out front and supported by lots of clarinet and bongo, hand percussion, guitar, bass and some vocals, too! 180gr
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