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REVIEW: Nubia is a region bordering the Nile River in southern Egypt and northern Sudan. One of civilization’s cradles, much of it is now underwater as a result of damming the Nile, and many Nubians have relocated to urbanized northern Egypt. Modern Nubian music is a deliciously soulful hybrid of the traditional, the glossy production values of Egyptian film music, and the funky sounds of West African and the USA. The Captain of Nubian Music, Ali Hassan Kuban, dominates this collection as he should (tracks 1 and 7; track 4 is his band after his death in 2001). All tracks here are reissues from previous Piranha releases. This is great stuff that gives just a taste of the Nubian sound, makes you want to track down all the original recordings 05/18/10
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