The Algerian-born drummer, percussionist, composer and gumbri player combines the North African music of his homeland with jazz and world music. After moving to France, he worked with many renowned musicians such as Joe Zawinul, Nguyên Lê and the Orchestre National de Jazz. Ziad is known for his ability to incorporate traditional rhythms from the Maghreb region, such as Gnawa and Rai, into modern jazz compositions. As musical director of the Orchestre National de Barbès, he shaped the Algerian music scene and contributed to the international recognition of North African music. Karim Ziad is an innovative artist who builds cultural bridges between traditional and modern music. ACT
Tracklist :
1 Aît Oumrar 5:15
– Traditional
Arranged By – Karim Ziad, Abdelkbir Merchane
2 Ya Rijal 4:47
Written-By – Karim Ziad, Nguyên Lê
3 Awra 6:08
– Traditional
Arranged By – Hamid Mestari, Karim Ziad
4 Lebnia 5:52
– Traditional
Arranged By – Karim Ziad
5 Alouhid 5:52
Written-By – Karim Ziad, Nguyên Lê, Takfarinas
6 Sandiya 4:40
– Traditional
Arranged By – Karim Ziad, Abdelkbir Merchane
7 Amaliya 3:38
– Traditional
Arranged By – Karim Ziad
8 Gwarir 4:51
Written-By – Karim Ziad
9 The Joker 5:32
Written-By – Bojan Zulfukarpasic
10 Nesrafet 4:41
Written-By – Karim Ziad
Credits :
Backing Vocals – Gaëlle Hervé, Marielle Hervé
Banjo, Backing Vocals – Abdenour Djemaï
Bass Guitar – Linley Marthe (tracks: 1, 5, 7 to 10), Michel Alibo (tracks: 2, 3, 4)
Design – Peter Krüll
Flute – David Aubel
Flute [Pehl Flute] – Ali Wague
Guitar – Nguyên Lê (tracks: 2, 5)
Lead Vocals – Hamid Mestari (tracks: 3), Karim Ziad (tracks: 2, 4, 5, 7), Abdelkbir Merchane (tracks: 1, 6, 8)
Percussion, Backing Vocals – Khliff Miziallaoua
Piano – Bojan Zulfikarpašić
Producer, Drums, Percussion, Guitar, Backing Vocals – Karim Ziad
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Alain Debiossat
Synthesizer – Jean-Philippe Rykiel (tracks: 3, 5)
Tenor Saxophone – Vincent Mascart
