Echoes Of Cedar Mountains

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Authentic Lebanese mountain folk dabke, traditional ataba and mijana singing intro performed freely by a powerful resonant Lebanese male vocalist, no instruments during the opening vocal lines. Then a dramatic traditional mijwiz entrance with live tabla and darbuka, driving 6/8 Lebanese dabke rhythm, traditional buzuq melodic fills, hand claps, male group call-and-response chants, joyful village wedding atmosphere, proud celebration of Lebanese cedar heritage and the name علي غسان الحاج. Strong natural Arabic pronunciation in Lebanese dialect, expressive folk vocal ornaments, earthy acoustic sound, energetic group chorus, clear lead vocal, authentic traditional arrangement, gradual build, memorable repeated name chant, festive instrumental ending with mijwiz and final drum hit. Target duration 2:30.