 | SHATEA ~ WAITING JAZZIS 2001 ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1992 Released: 1992
JazzisFind albums on this label Records are proud to release the debut CD by the most sensational rock group in Israel in many years - ShateaFind albums by this artist. The members of Shatea are all Israeli Arabs living in Haifa, and they are the first rock group in Israel, which plays rock music with vocals in the Arabic language, a novelty which aroused an unprecedented interest in the media. Even before the CD was released, Shatea were interviewed by all the major Israeli newspapers and appeared at the most prestigious TV and Radio shows - a success never accomplished before by any other rock group in this country. The music of Shatea is based on the tradition of Progressive Rock of the 70´s and their models are groups like Pink FloydFind albums by this artist and Deep PurpleFind albums by this artist, but they have developed a highly individual style and sound, bringing the music right up to date. The skillful arrangements and beautiful compositions make this CD a great achievement in the history of rock music in this country. Safa´a AmmarFind albums by this artist is the first Arab female vocalist performing together with male musicians on an equal basis. Her strong, clear and electrifying voice is only one of the group´s many advantages. Her partners are all gifted musicians, and the instrumental parts on this CD are no less thrilling then the vocal ones. Klofa TotaryFind albums by this artist plays some great guitar licks and the complicated musical background is carefully executed by the keyboard players Kareem NusserFind albums by this artist and Sami KambouraFind albums by this artist, well supported by the bass pulsations by Raymond HaddadFind albums by this artist and rock-solid drumming by Samer AzarFind albums by this artist. This release proves, yet again, the importance of Jazzis Records as the leading force behind many artistic achievements in Israeli music. Our persistence to keep producing original Israeli jazz and rock recordings creates the only chance for this wonderful music to be recorded, released and distributed to many attentive music lovers worldwide. As the only independent record label in Israel we´re proud of our results, hoping for many more in the future. This CD contains five songs in Arabic, two in English and one instrumental. Very unique!
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