Deben Bhattacharya - Music From The Middle East (Vinyl LP)

Deben Bhattacharya – Music From The Middle East is a collection of traditional music from the Middle East, released in the series “The Living Tradition” on the British label Argo (first issued in 1971). It features songs, prayer music, Bedouin ballads and dance pieces – including recordings of water and flute sellers in the Damascus market. On offer is a UK pressing on Argo (ZFB 42).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Argo – ZFB 42
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: UK Reissue
• Country: UK
• Year: not stated (first released: 1971)
• Genre: Folk, World

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Mawwal And Andalusi Muwashshah
2. Water-seller In Damascus Market
3. Flute-seller In Damascus Market
4. Dervish Prayer-music In Maqam Segah

Side B

1. Coffee Grinding Beats
2. Ballad – Bedouin
3. Ehlelawi
4. Tabl
5. Bedouin Love Song
6. Dabkeh Ala Dala'ona
7. Arabic Romance In Maqam Seeka

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
This copy is listed as a UK reissue on Argo (ZFB 42); the first edition with this catalogue number appeared in 1971.

What is “The Living Tradition”?
A series on the British label Argo in which this collection of traditional music was released.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is near mint; the sleeve shows only light wear. See Vinyl Grading for details.

Do you have more folk and world music?
Yes, browse our Folk collection.