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1 Salute 2 My Heart 3 Nobi 4 Egyptians Dance 5 Talking Drum 6 MagicAbout the AlbumPlaying the tunebox, marimba, jimba, dumbec, def, shakers and rain stick all hand percussion instruments, Abdel magically bridges cultures...the feeling of North African, the sensitivity of Latin and his style of the Middle East become a unique blend which he calls Afro Latin. Abdel's open hand and finger technique used on the tunebox and marimba, both traditionally played with mallets is truly magical.About the ArtistAbdel Awad, from Cairo, Egypt is a veteran multi percussionist specializing in Arabic drums. He plays an active role in the Vancouver Ethnic music scene, having been featured on many recordings and in many venues including International Drum Heat and the Vancouver International Folk Festival. He has toured internationally, performing and giving drum workshops. Both in concert and on recordings, Abdel has a unique gift for capturing the audiences' attention with his solo work. Artist: Instrumentals
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