Album: If Man But Knew (1972)(Reissue 2007 + 5 Bonus)
Genre: Prog Folk (Indo Prog/Raga/Ethnic/Psych) / UK
Only album by the obscure UK / US group Habibiyya, formed by ex-Mighty Baby members and a musical couple from California. Deeply influenced by Eastern mysticism and especially the Sufi tradition, to which the musicians were exposed during their travels in Morocco, the music is one of the earliest examples of World Music recorded by Western musicians. Played on a wide range of acoustic instruments (both from the Middle and Far East and Western ones), the music is completely improvised and deeply spiritual / contemplative. At the time of its release this album was completely “far out” and of course had no real chance of gaining popularity, but in time it achieved a legendary status among collectors and this reissue is a most welcome step towards awarding the album the recognition and respect it deserves. Even today the album requires attentive listening in order to be enjoyed in full, but is truly worth it. Categorizing this one is really tough, so I decided to include it in the Jazz-World Fusion category, as the improvisational nature of the music has its jazzy association. For open-minded listeners!
Review by "Jazzis" (Rate Your Music).
RATING: 7.75 / 10
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Genre: Prog Folk (Indo Prog/Raga/Ethnic/Psych) / UK
Only album by the obscure UK / US group Habibiyya, formed by ex-Mighty Baby members and a musical couple from California. Deeply influenced by Eastern mysticism and especially the Sufi tradition, to which the musicians were exposed during their travels in Morocco, the music is one of the earliest examples of World Music recorded by Western musicians. Played on a wide range of acoustic instruments (both from the Middle and Far East and Western ones), the music is completely improvised and deeply spiritual / contemplative. At the time of its release this album was completely “far out” and of course had no real chance of gaining popularity, but in time it achieved a legendary status among collectors and this reissue is a most welcome step towards awarding the album the recognition and respect it deserves. Even today the album requires attentive listening in order to be enjoyed in full, but is truly worth it. Categorizing this one is really tough, so I decided to include it in the Jazz-World Fusion category, as the improvisational nature of the music has its jazzy association. For open-minded listeners!
Review by "Jazzis" (Rate Your Music).
RATING: 7.75 / 10
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