Album lore

Marakeb, released in 2006 on Iris Music, presents a collection of ten instrumental pieces led by Palestinian oud player Marwan Abado. The album unfolds through delicate acoustic arrangements, where the oud’s plaintive voice carries the sufi tradition’s contemplative spirit without recourse to vocals. Tracks like "Mat’r" and "Hawa shmali" reveal Abado’s deft hand in weaving melodies that are at once spare and deeply resonant.Recorded with an ear toward intimate expression, Marakeb eschews ornamentation in favor of a straightforward presentation of the oud’s timbre and phrasing. It stands as a modest but distinct entry within the lineage of Middle Eastern instrumental music, offering a clear signal from a practitioner rooted in Palestinian heritage. This artifact rewards the listener attuned to the subtle shifts and textures of acoustic string work.

Album lore

Marakeb, released in 2006 on Iris Music, presents a collection of ten instrumental pieces led by Palestinian oud player Marwan Abado. The album unfolds through delicate acoustic arrangements, where the oud’s plaintive voice carries the sufi tradition’s contemplative spirit without recourse to vocals. Tracks like "Mat’r" and "Hawa shmali" reveal Abado’s deft hand in weaving melodies that are at once spare and deeply resonant.Recorded with an ear toward intimate expression, Marakeb eschews ornamentation in favor of a straightforward presentation of the oud’s timbre and phrasing. It stands as a modest but distinct entry within the lineage of Middle Eastern instrumental music, offering a clear signal from a practitioner rooted in Palestinian heritage. This artifact rewards the listener attuned to the subtle shifts and textures of acoustic string work.