Karloma

Karloma is a trial of musical outlooks. Its members belong to different musical cultures, but meet spiritually in Palestine , the place of our beginning and a country of such magnetism that we all find ourselves inextricably tied to it, no matter where we are in the world. Our first CD, Karloma, was a combination of original compositions by Ahmad Al-Khatib, and pieces taken from the repertoire of classical Arabic music, but with the ethos of Karloma running like a thread throughout. Twisting and turning, delicate calligraphic ornamentation and improvised moments of truth arise from solid musical ideas and forms. These days we continue to find voice and inspiration in the older repertoire, but we are focusing more and more on playing original pieces by members of the group.

Track List

1.  Sama'i Shat araban
2.   Longa HijazKar
3.  Zawalif
4.   Silk Road
5.   Sama'i Muhhayer Kurdi
6.  Zeina
7.  Once upon a time
8.   Zar
9.   Kelmet Atab
10. The Flying Bird

 

 Sada

Ahmad Al-Khatib’s Solo Oud CD was released in May 2005 by the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music in Palestine. His first Solo Oud recording, the CD consists of nine pieces which Ahmad composed while living in Palestine.

From ESNCM

Track List

1. Furatayn

     (From Jerusalem to Bagdad)
2. Hikaya Sharqiyya (Oriental Tale)
3. Sada (Echo)
4. Al-Nil Al-Abyad (The White Nile)
5. Sama'i Ghufran
6. Ghurbeh (Diaspora)
7. Ta'ammul (Reflections)
8. Farahfaza
9. Nawa Athar Etude