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Refugee in the Sea

لاجئ بلبحر

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Nominated for Best Global Roots album at Canadian Folk Music Awards 2024

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Refugee in the Sea is an expression of my personal journey and the collective struggles faced by so many who have sought refuge in new lands. Through my music, I aim to explore themes of love, heartbreak, hope, and cultural identity, hoping my music might pay homage to those who have lost their lives in the search for a better future. The album features 7 original songs and singing parts in, Arabic, Spanish flamenco and Indian , taking the listener on a musical journey through, the Middle East, Spain, India.

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Refugee in the Sea -لاجئ بالبحر
Album by Tarek Ghriri - طارق غريري
Produced by Nour KDN and Tarek Ghriri

Artists :
Percussion design and Arrangement : Nour KDN
Arabic vocal : Illarra Riyad
Spanish Vocal :Gina Tantalo
String arrangements :George Crotty
Oud :Tammam Saeed

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Lyrics :
Refugee in the Sea– لاجئ بالبحر: Tarek Ghriri
Dreams From Home- حلمتُ يوماً : Tarek Ghriri
Tears of Heaven – دموع السماء : Rami Sbeie
Colors of passion – ألوان العشق : Nour KDN

Recorded and Mixed by : Patric McGroart "Saint Clarens"
Recording studios : Jim Creeggan Studio ,and Gold Standard Recorders .
Mastered by : Justin Gray "Synthesis Sound"
Photography by: Samuel Engelking
Artwork by : Diala Brisly

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Featuring artists :
Indian Vocal: Samidha Joglekar
Sarod :Arnab Chakrabarty
Indian Tabla: Anita Katakkar
Bass ,Contrabass and Double Bass :Tyler Emond
Flamenco Bass: Sergio Di Finizio
Bass ,Contrabass Jonathan Chapman
Flamenco Dance and Jaleo : Claudia Calú Aguirre
Jaleo Flamenco : Alvaro Echánove
Palmas by ( Tangos and Bulerias ) : Benjamin Barrile
Bulerias Cajon : Hanser Santos Gómez

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Tarek Ghriri

T.ghririmusic@gmail.com

Toronto, Canada