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Majid Bekkas — Dayamallah
Album: African Gnaoua Blues
Avg rating:
6.4

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Total ratings: 1065









Released: 2003
Length: 6:57
Plays (last 30 days): 1
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I really like this. it's beautiful
Posted 5 months ago by skf1062    [ Reply ]
Hearing this for the first time only now and I think it's fabulous. But then I'm a long-time Gnawa music fan. Starting with an 8. 
Posted 6 months ago by siqbal    [ Reply ]
 smartn1 wrote:

I think he's singing in Berber. May be heavily accented Arabic. I can understand a few words but not most of them. 



No, it's Arabic, but Maghrebi Arabic which has a lot of Berber influence and is not easily understandable by other Arabic speakers.
Posted 6 months ago by siqbal    [ Reply ]
Click on: Artist Website! It will redirect you to Wiki  When you get to Wiki, click on "translate English".  ...A lot of cool info there!  PS: I gave this an 8!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 smartn1 wrote:

I think he's singing in Berber. May be heavily accented Arabic. I can understand a few words but not most of them. 




Thank You for the info!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!! i never heard of him before. That is why we come here.  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 stevesaw wrote:

I guess you have to think about what we mean by the 'rating'. Is it a value we place on the song based on artistic merit, or is it just how we 'feel' about it?  I don't care for Paul Simon's music, though I realize he is an exceptional talent and is willing to take musical risks, both of which I highly respect. So do I rate him a '10' based on artistic merit, or a '1' because I'm not a fan?

In actuality, I rarely give low ratings, as I respect Bill's selections and feel his choices must have merit. If I don't like it, then I feel that's my shortcoming and I have not yet learned to appreciate the artist/song.

Edit: I just checked my ratings list and I did do a low rating once, and it was a Paul Simon song. Must have been a bad day...



I rarely rate anything on RP less than a 6.   Everybody has different tastes. Every tune on RP  is liked by somebody!! If I don't like a tune, I remain silent & hit the "skip button"!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I think he's singing in Berber. May be heavily accented Arabic. I can understand a few words but not most of them. 
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Whatever you might think about the song in general, you have to admit that that's some remarkable flute playing...
Posted 2 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
 Silvervanman wrote:
The people who leave "1's" because they don't like something that's obviously quality but may not be to their taste are dicks. Discuss.
 
I guess you have to think about what we mean by the 'rating'. Is it a value we place on the song based on artistic merit, or is it just how we 'feel' about it?  I don't care for Paul Simon's music, though I realize he is an exceptional talent and is willing to take musical risks, both of which I highly respect. So do I rate him a '10' based on artistic merit, or a '1' because I'm not a fan?

In actuality, I rarely give low ratings, as I respect Bill's selections and feel his choices must have merit. If I don't like it, then I feel that's my shortcoming and I have not yet learned to appreciate the artist/song.

Edit: I just checked my ratings list and I did do a low rating once, and it was a Paul Simon song. Must have been a bad day...
Posted 3 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
 grelch wrote:
I thoughtthis was going to be from the Scott Simpson David Hidalgo album from the opening notes. Sounds pretty interesting, although I agree that the flute in this piece might be extraneous. While we're on the subject, why not play some tunes from the Simpson Hidalgo album. It's a beautiful album start to finish.
 

I can't believe I'm answering this 16 years later, for the simple reason that I have never heard of the Scott Simpson/David Hildago album.  David Hildago and his "other" band are among my favorites, so a belated thank you for that recommendation.
Posted 3 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
 Nix wrote:
Must say I am surprised with the amount of "1" marks. This may not be the top of the world-music, but it is far, far away from bad. Or worst. Is it because it is not in English?

Anyway, I really liked it. For those who are interested in this style, check out Anouar Brahem.
 
Sadly, there is indeed a ratings bias in the RP commentariat against songs with non-English lyrics.     
Posted 3 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
excellent choice of music. This RP! No other radio beats this excellence and variety when it comes to join different music styles
Posted 3 years ago by stefan1    [ Reply ]
 Silvervanman wrote:


"the lyrics don't make any sense". That's the stupidest comment I've ever read on here. It's a not English, so the words don't sound the same as we speak.. (unless you speak whatever tongue this guy does, and they still don't make sense)
 

I'm guessing it's a dialect of Berber.
Posted 4 years ago by bdwhitepm    [ Reply ]
 amedhekare wrote:

F or sure but qualities change for anybody..
 

I spent my Honeymoon in Morocco, and we heard lots of this music, and like any music style it ranged from ethereal and mind boggling to downright yawn.  This is not the best Ive heard, but it gets a 6.
Posted 4 years ago by bdwhitepm    [ Reply ]
 Silvervanman wrote:
The people who leave "1's" because they don't like something that's obviously quality but may not be to their taste are dicks. Discuss.
 
F or sure but qualities change for anybody..
Posted 4 years ago by amedhekare    [ Reply ]
 Hoosfoos wrote:
Awful. Tuneless, repetitive, lyrics don't make any sense. Awful.
 

"the lyrics don't make any sense". That's the stupidest comment I've ever read on here. It's a not English, so the words don't sound the same as we speak.. (unless you speak whatever tongue this guy does, and they still don't make sense)
Posted 4 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
The people who leave "1's" because they don't like something that's obviously quality but may not be to their taste are dicks. Discuss.
Posted 4 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
 Hoosfoos wrote:
Awful. Tuneless, repetitive, lyrics don't make any sense. Awful.
 

I respectfully disagree. As for the lyrics, they don't need to make sense, only make you feel the experience on an emotional level. End of today's lesson.
Posted 4 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Awful. Tuneless, repetitive, lyrics don't make any sense. Awful.
Posted 5 years ago by Hoosfoos    [ Reply ]
Must say I am surprised with the amount of "1" marks. This may not be the top of the world-music, but it is far, far away from bad. Or worst. Is it because it is not in English?

Anyway, I really liked it. For those who are interested in this style, check out Anouar Brahem.
Posted 5 years ago by Nix    [ Reply ]
This is one of the main reasons I love RP! Beautiful and different. Where else am I going to hear this? I do also love that you play a fair amount of Zeppelin and everything in between. Best radio station in the world!
Posted 5 years ago by Stodoroff    [ Reply ]
This is wonderful many thanks!
Posted 6 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
{#Hearteyes}
many thanks Bill and Becky
this music elevates the overall diversity and therefore appeal of your offerings as art
Posted 8 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
 faramir wrote:
I love Middle Eastern music, but this certainly doesn't represent (to my *limited* viewpoint) the best of the Middle East. Good, but not particularly outstanding. I am surprised at its selection. If you like something more lively but similar (traditional), try Richard Hagopian or Austin natives Kamran Hooshmand & Thousand-and-One Nights. For Arab-based world beat, try Cheb Mami. For (Sephardic) Jewish-based world beat, try Natacha Atlas or Ofra Haza (mostly very Euro though). Turkish dance, try Tarkan.
 
I like this Dayamallah, and I want to thank faramir for mentioning some other sounds to explore, Peace All!
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
This is not dissimilar to Tinariwen's music. Is Bekkas also Tuareg? Please excuse my ignorance :(

Thanks again to RP for regularly leavening the anglo-saxon music mix with music from non-anglo cultures across the world. This station is never less than intriguing... :)
Posted 9 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
DAYAMALLAH!!!!! 
Posted 9 years ago by ekin    [ Reply ]
 anonymous wrote:


So listen and learn I for one am thankful that the entire planet does not speak English.
 
Take a listen to the tongue in cheek song by the Mutton Birds called "The Queen's English" they made a hell of a fist of this sentiment.
Posted 10 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
e c l e c t i c
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
aharamanx wrote:
So listen and learn I for one am thankful that the entire planet does not speak English.
Well said, beauty does not have a language...Incredible music, very traditional but carying a modern aire...
Posted 20 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
I thoughtthis was going to be from the Scott Simpson David Hidalgo album from the opening notes. Sounds pretty interesting, although I agree that the flute in this piece might be extraneous. While we're on the subject, why not play some tunes from the Simpson Hidalgo album. It's a beautiful album start to finish.
Posted 20 years ago by grelch    [ Reply ]
I love Middle Eastern music, but this certainly doesn't represent (to my *limited* viewpoint) the best of the Middle East. Good, but not particularly outstanding. I am surprised at its selection. If you like something more lively but similar (traditional), try Richard Hagopian or Austin natives Kamran Hooshmand & Thousand-and-One Nights. For Arab-based world beat, try Cheb Mami. For (Sephardic) Jewish-based world beat, try Natacha Atlas or Ofra Haza (mostly very Euro though). Turkish dance, try Tarkan.
Posted 20 years ago by faramir    [ Reply ]
i liked it at first, but it's too long, especially since it's in a language, which, while beautiful, is basically incomprehensible to me.
Posted 20 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]