by Various Artists · Metro · CD · EAN 0698458108623
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«Café Arabia: Raï Roots & Mint Tea» is a various artists compilation, released in 2002 by Metro on CD.
An anthology dedicated to raï, the popular Algerian genre heard in North African cafés. The selection blends traditional roots with modern arrangements and evokes the atmosphere of mint tea. Includes «Chabrassi» by Cheb Khaled, «Guendouzi Mama» by Cheikha Remitti, and «Parfums d'Orient» by Johanne Hayat.
Catalogue number METRCD086; a ten-track compilation released in the UK by Metro/Union Square Music.
An accessible introduction for anyone wanting to discover Algerian raï and the culture of Arab cafés.
