{"product_id":"710473190565","title":"Ahmed Fakroun: Ahmed Fakroun (Vinyl LP)","description":"PMG present an anthology of Ahmed Fakroun's work. Insanely popular across the Maghreb, name-checked in international spy novels and beloved of music adventurers like David Byrne, Libyan superstar Ahmed Fakroun is the most astounding raï-disco-electronica pioneer ever to be heard. His 1983 album, Mots D'Amour (PMG 005CD\/LP, 1983) is regarded as a global fusion classic. This self-titled anthology of songs from the late '70s is an altogether mellower affair. The grooves are slower and sweeter and Fakroun's multi-instrumentalist chops on the saz, mandol and darbouka drum really come to the fore. The album includes tracks from two of Ahmed's rarest and most sought-after 7 inches. 'Nysan' has an almost west coast vibe: think Ned Doheny via Benghazi. Balearic-minded collectors will love the haunting flute runs in 'Awedny', produced by Tommy Vance, and 'Njoom Al Leyel'. There's even a touch of lilting reggae on 'Falah' and 'Yu Hussad.' Ahmend Fakroun is the perfect late night, come-down album, especially after a hot and sweaty evening in a raï club, somewhere in North Africa. - Peter Moore.  Awedny, Njoom Al Leyel, Nisyan, La Ya-Hob, Yumma, Shams, Ya Blady, Sinini, Summar Al Layali, Falah, Al Hob, Ya Hussad","brand":"PMG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36464296001686,"sku":"710473190565","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.besvinyl.com\/products\/710473190565","provider":"besvinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}