The Music of Islam Sampler

Synopsis of The Music of Islam Sampler

«The Music of Islam Sampler» is a various artists compilation, released in 1997 by Celestial Harmonies, on CD.

The sampler brings together a selection from the fifteen volumes of the The Music of Islam series, with recordings made in Egypt, Indonesia, Morocco, Turkey, Yemen, Iran, Pakistan, Qatar and Tunisia. Its content ranges from Quranic recitation to Sufi music and whirling dervish ceremonies. It includes pieces such as «Baqara Surah II, 1-5», «Ya Rabbat El-Hussen» and «Ratep Meusuekat».

This one-disc compilation has a total duration of 78'33 and catalogue number 13159-2.

For those seeking a panoramic introduction to Islamic music, with samples from very different regional traditions.