Barzakh is the debut album by Tunisian oud player Anouar Brahem, recorded in September 1990 and released on ECM the following year. The trio features violinist Béchir Selmi and percussionist Lassad Hosni.[1]

Barzakh
Studio album by
Released1991 (1991)
RecordedSeptember 1990 (1990-09)
StudioRainbow Studio
Oslo, Norway
GenreJazz
Length56:53
LabelECM
ECM 1432
ProducerManfred Eicher
Anouar Brahem chronology
Barzakh
(1991)
Conte de l'Incroyable Amour
(1991)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [2]

The AllMusic review by Stephen Cook awarded the album 4½ stars stating, "This is a great title for fans of both international music and jazz."[2]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Anouar Brahem, except as noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Raf Raf" 3:33
2."Barzakh"
  • Brahem
  • Selmi
11:02
3."Sadir" 6:32
4."Ronda" 3:07
5."Hou" 1:33
6."Sarandib" 2:48
7."Souga"Hosni2:07
8."Parfum de gitane" 4:16
9."Bou Naouara"Hosni2:22
10."Kerkenah" 7:30
11."La nuit des jeux" 5:29
12."Le Belvédère assiege" 4:14
13."Qaf" 1:43

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ ECM discography Archived 2012-06-14 at the Wayback Machine accessed November 3, 2011
  2. ^ a b Cook, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 3, 2011