2022 vinyl reissue from 1979 release Lebanon Ferkat Al Ard on Habibi Funk label.
An absolutely legendary album from Lebanon by Issam Hajali’s group Ferkat Al Ard, “Oghneya” stands out as one of the great musical gems of the Arab world. A groundbreaking release from 1978 that represents the meeting point of Arab, jazz, folk and Brazilian styles with the talent of Ziad Rahbani, who did the albums arrangements. Filled with a variety of sounds and genres, from Baroque Pop to Psych-Folk to flashes of Bossa Nova, Tropicalia and MPB, “Oghneya” is like if Arthur Verocai took a trip to Beirut in the 70’s to record an album.
SIDE A:
1. Matar Al Sabah (4:25)
2. Entazerni (4:16)
3. Oghneya (6:33)
SIDE B:
1. Edfeno Amwatakom Wanhadou (3:12)
2. Matar Naem (4:44)
3. Lahnon Lemra`ati Wa Beladi (5:16)
4. Juma`a 6 Hziran (4:48)