Kemani Cemal - Sulukule Turkish Belly Dance

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Album Details: Sulukule Turkish Belly Dance

Release Date:: 10/13/1998
Label:: Trad. Crossroads
UPC:: 780702428929

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An album of what is commonly known basically as belly dance" music in the West, this is a collection of songs of the Rom peoples of Istanbul; more specifically in the Sulukule district where they have been historically collected together. The recording features the flying violin work of Kemani Cemal, at the ripe old age of 70 at the time of the recording. Beyond his work, the vocals of the trio of singers work well, imparting a sense of the minor scales into the music where needed, and powering through with a show of force in more upbeat bits as well. The qanun playing of Sencal is also outstanding, with his speed on the hammered instrument nearing glissandos throughout the album. The real treat for listeners here though isn't each of the virtuoso players singly, but the combination of all players and singers to create a stunning ensemble. For basic Rom music, there are a million albums available; but for this subgenre, there are rather less to choose from. As such, it's a relatively valuable album for the ethnomusicological aspects of the music, and a generally enjoyable album moreover. Pick it up as a curious newcomer or a knowledgeable fan alike.

- Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide

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Kemani Cemal Biography

With his vocals set to the accompaniment of clarinet, ud, kanun, darbuka, enthusiastic hand-clapping and a trio of deep-voiced female singers, Kemani Cemal (born Kemani Cemal Cinarli) has helped to preserve the musical traditions of the Rom (gypsies)...Full Kemani Cemal Biography

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