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Abdelli

The poetic and passionate music of a man who brings his ancient culture into the twentieth century, in collaboration with musicians from South America and the Ukraine.

Abdelli is a Berber of the Kabyle people, indigenous North Africans who inhabited the region since pre-Arab times. His instrument is the mandole, an Algerian instrument that is similar to the Portuguese guitar. Abdelli blends traditional Berber music with Arab music of the urban environment.

His musical ensemble includes Moroccans, a percussionist on darbukka and bendir, violinist, and a Tunisian ney (flute) player. He currently lives in exile in Belgium, has won continental acclaim for his performances and collaborations throughout Europe and has recorded with the Real World label.

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    playAdarghral IntroductionAbdelli1m 45s
    playAdarghal (The Blind In Spirit)Abdelli4m 9s
    playAchaah (Resentment)Abdelli7m 5s
    playLawan (Time)Abdelli3m 59s
    playWalagh (I Observe)Abdelli5m 11s
    playAyafrouk (The Pigeon)Abdelli5m 21s
    playImanza (Ancestors)Abdelli4m 26s
    playJSK (The Sporting Youth Of Kabyl)Abdelli4m 31s
    playIgganniw (There Are No More Stars In My Sky)Abdelli4m 1s
    playAmegh Asinigh (Bad News)Abdelli5m 7s