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Assyrian Composer passed away in the United States this week, R.I.P

Assyrian Composer passed away in United States this week 1933-2014

Nebu Joel Issabey a composer whose works transcend different cultures and continents. He has composed over 100 musical creations. His musical talents are not, however limited to composing. He is an accomplished violinist and pianist. He is also familiar with the Viola, organ and Cello.

Maestro Issabey is well known for his choral conducting technique and had successfully conducted choirs in Iran, Germany and the United States.

Mr. Issabey was born in Tabriz, Iran in 1933. His early training was received from his mother. The next significant influence on Nebu Issabey's musical career was made by the famous Italian Violinist Luigi Pazanari. More than 15 years of intense studies under the tutorage of Mr. Pazanari allowed the young musician to become a virtuoso and to give many recitals in Iraq and late in Germany.

In the late 1950's Mr. Issabey further pursued his musical studies in Switzerland where among others he was influenced by the late Ernest Ansermet. After concluding his studies at Lacerne and Lausanne he returned to his native Iran where he continued conducting The Nineveh Chorus which he had founded earlier.

In 1967 he returned to Europe where for several years he received intense instruction in both theory and applied music at the University of Cologne, Germany. This was a prolific period in Nebu Issabey's career boasting many recitals which were warmly received by the German critics and musical audiences. Such innovative compositions as hi Four Metamorphosis for Oboe and Piano which appear to be greatly influenced by the two German Composers Arnold Schoenberg and Paul Hindermith were compiled during this period. Several Lieds and Piano Compositions as well as major orchestral works were a result of this period in the composer's life.

In 1973 Maestro Issabey came to the United States where he continues to compose. He conducted the Nineveh Chorus for many years. Several major Assyrian Compositions are in the process of being completed including the Opera Gilgamish.

Ramis Issac debut single "With Only You" Play It, Live it and Enjoy it

Ramis Issac First Song Ever "With Only You" Play It, Live it and Enjoy it.

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/with-only-you-single/id892763892

GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Ramis_Issac_With_Only_You?id=Baopxklcmu46ezhce7r63zchayq&hl=en

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CD Package Contact us here: https://www.facebook.com/ramisissacartist

ps: (non-Assyrian track)

Kholma Gora ( Big Dream) new Assyrian Album 2014 by ( William Israel)

New Assyrian Album released titled " Kholma Gora " ( Big Dream ) and all the songs has been uploaded to Qeenatha.com

http://www.qeenatha.com/albums/WilliamIsrael/KholmaGoraBigDream/1766/

Enjoy

Stuart Benyamin's Showtime Single Reaching highest publicity ‏

Announcement :

We at stuarbenyamin.com & Hollywood Connections Center, are pleased to
announce that Stuart Benyamin's new single "SHOWTIME," will be featured in the music industries highest outlets. With features on the Rolling Stone,
MTV, VH1, USA Today, New York Times, Billboard, just to name a few.

For an Assyrian American artist, reaching this type of publicity, brings
us great joy to share with our Assyrian community, world wide.

Thank you.
Hollywood Connections Center & stuartbenyamin.com

For more info Visit: http://www.qeenatha.com/news.php?newsid=363

Stuart Benyamin to release new single, “Showtime”

Press Release

January 2014

Stuart Benyamin to release new single, “Showtime”

January 2, 2014- Hollywood Connections Center is pleased to announce the much anticipated release of Stuart Benyamin’s new single, “SHOWTIME,” produced by Gibby K. & Alexis Meletiou, both very talented producers.

“SHOWTIME” blends mainstream pop and techno beats and includes both Assyrian & English lyrics. As with his first release, “a2ria” in 2006, Stuart delivers a unique genre of music with his latest single that appeals to a wide audience and is sure to capture all who enjoy a fusion of differing musical styles. According to Stuart, he “wants to expand the possibilities in music for the Assyrian community”. While many artists deliver popular traditional folk music and “khigga” songs, Stuart’s desire is to offer something different and more innovative. He believes in promoting his Assyrian culture while incorporating styles of music that keep up with the times.

“SHOWTIME,” is available for purchase online only via iTunes, CdBaby and Amazon. We’d also like to announce that all proceeds from “SHOWTIME” will be donated to the Assyrian Children in the Middle East.

For more information and links to purchase, visit www.stuartbenyamin.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/stuartbenyamin

Instagram: http://instagram.com/stuartbenyamin

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/showtime-single/id789500899?ls=1

cdbaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stuartbenyamin2

Thanks in advance,

Hollywood Connections Center

5th Mesopotamian Night Concert DVD Set is out for sale...

To purchase the new DVD set, please visit: www.mesopotamian-night.org/p/mn20.html

This 2DVD set was just released (of the concert performed in 2012).

It is avalibe on DVD and CD. Audio tracks could also be purchased as (MP3s) from Amazon.com

Now also available at DJKings-Linard Sydney Australia

CD-1 Includes the full performance of Malek Rama: The Handsome Prince musical

Malek Rama: The Handsome Prince

Poet: Hannibal Alkhas, Composer: Edwin Elieh

If I Were A Queen
Be My Queen “And Bear My Child"
The Newborn Is A Monster
My Almighty Savior “You Will Be Rewarded?”
Sailors’ First Visit With Malek Rama
You Will Become A Mosquito To See Your Dad
Transformation Into A Mosquito
Sailors Witnessed A Colorful City
Cook Describes A Magical Tree
Dove Grants Malek Rama’s First Wish
Sailors’ Second Visit, With Malek Rama
You Will Become A Wasp To See Your Dad
Transformation Into A Wasp
Sailors Witnessed A Miraculous Hazelnut Tree
Nanareekha Talks About A Beautiful Girl
Dove Becomes A Beautiful Girl
Narrative-Malek Rama Happy With Transformation
Mother’s Prayer For Malek Rama And His Wife
Sailors’ Third Visit With Malek Rama
Sailors Saw Malek Rama’s Beautiful Wife
The Magical City

CD-2 Includes the Assyrian songs of Vania David and Misha Ashoorian.

Assyrian Classics: Misha and Vania

Lyrics: Misha Ashoorian, Composer: Vania David, Orchestrator: Edwin Elieh

In Teleh Youma (The Last Day) – Lazar Malko
Broona d’Shimsha (Son Of The Eastern Sun) - Rita Davoud
Zeega d’Oomraneh (The Sound Of The Bells) (Churches Bell) – Salem Safo
Khamra d’Shawa Shineh (Seven-Year Wine) – Tony Gabriel
La Khoosh Kislee Poosh (Don’t Leave Me) – Jowan David
Romina - Jowan David And Lazar Malko
Aal Aina (By The Mountain Spring) – Salem Safo
Betan Le Leh Qoorbokhoon (The Neighbors) - Rita Davoud And Tony Gabriel
Nazaneh - Jowan David And Salem Sefo
Qasra d’Matleh (Legendary Castle) - Tony Gabriel
Al Roomyateh d'Qeeneh d'Nineveh (Nineveh's Green Hills) - Full Cast

WOMADelaide and why 13 is a lucky number for Azadoota

Azadoota to perform at WOMADelaide 2014

I remember the first time we heard about WOMADelaide. It was 1999, and Triple J's World Music Show was broadcasting Baaba Maal's performance live from the festival. The vibe through the radio was electric, and we were hooked.

Since then we have attended every WOMADelaide except for one. We've seen mind-blowing performances from the superstars of world music: Youssou N'Dour, Salif Keita, Papa Wemba, Oumou Sangare, Tinariwen, Zakir Hussein. We've discovered awesome new artists from all corners of the earth. And every year we have gazed at the fence that marks out the backstage area, and wondered what lies beyond.

Now we will wonder no more. WOMADelaide has announced the lineup for 2014 and Azadoota is on the bill!

WOMAD is the World of Music, Arts & Dance, founded by Peter Gabriel in 1982. WOMADelaide is the Australian WOMAD festival, launched in 1992. In its early years it ran biennially, switching to annually after 2003, which makes the 2014 festival the lucky 13th WOMADelaide since we started going back in 2001.

Some of the big names also on the bill for 2014 are Afrobeat superstar Femi Kuti, Australia’s Megan Washington, Kiwi band Fat Freddy’s Drop and the USA's Arrested Development.

Azadoota will be presenting a 9-piece line-up, including special guest piano player Vashti Sivell who is flying in from New York for the festival. Vashti worked with Azadoota back in 2001, and also features on our "Planetarian" album. She is currently based in New York on an artist residency. More information on our WOMADelaide performances will follow in the next edition of Halla Eeka.

WOMADelaide takes place at Botanic Park in Adelaide from March 7-10 2014. Check out the full lineup here: http://www.womadelaide.com.au/program

Mesopotamian Christmas Concert in Canada - Nov 29, 2013

The Canadian Assyrian Community welcomes you to celebrate the holiday season with the Mesopotamian Christmas Concert. The evening's program will consist of a variety of Assyrian popular music, performed in Aramaic, a language that has continued to be spoken since biblical times. Complementary to the music, traditional dances will be expressed by our folk dancers. In spirit of the season, a number of favorite Christmas tunes will complete the show. Join us as we journey through music and dance to the Cradle of Civilization, to Mesopotamia.

Finding the oldest Assyrian Music Record

Finding the oldest known Assyrian music record, we believe it dates to 1917. Produced in USA, Sung by Joseph Yonan and his Wife Anna Yonan, both born in Persia, Yonan was born about 1893, and his wife about 1897, we believe they may have released 4 consecutive records, I managed to locate 3 of these 78 rpm Gramophone records. All were released on (Assyrian Records) Label. If any one has more information about these records or any other old Assyrian records please let us know, contact me or contact my dear friend Abboud Zeitoune the author of the first discography book on Assyrian music, he is gathering as much information as possible on Assyrian records to document them in his upcoming (2nd) book, which will hopefully be released next year.

العثور على اقدم اسطوانة غناء باللهجة الاشورية الشرقية تعود لعام ١٩١٧. تم اصدارها في الولايات الامريكية. غناء يوسف يونان وزوجته اننا يونان, الاثنين من مواليد ايران هو ولد حوالي العام ١٨٩٣ وهي مواليد ١٨٩٧. نعتقد انهما اصدر اربع اسطوانات حجرية مرقمة, عثرتُ على ثلاث منها لحد الان. كلها تم اصدارها على ملصق (اسطوانات اشورية). نتمنا من اي شخص لديه اي معلومات عن هذة الاسطوانات او غيرها الرجاء مساعدتنا في توثيق تراث شعبنا الموسيقي وايضا الاتصال بالملفونُ والصديق العزيز عبود زيتوني صاحب اول كتاب يوثق جميع الالبومات الصوتية لابناء شعبنا

Malfono Ninos Aho 1945-2013

Malfono Ninos Aho 1945-2013

Ninos Aho was a great activist for the cause he believed in and lived for- the Nation of Assyria. His accomplishments are many, the greatest of which is the unity he fostered among our people.

He loved his Assyrian heritage and worked zealously to guide and help his people living in dire conditions in many parts of the world. Our awareness of this love for his people was an incalculable source of strength and, we could only profit from it. We, therefore, have a responsibility to the Assyrian children yet to be born. That is his legacy.

Seyfo Center’s Honorary Global Ambassador Ninos Aho, was an erudite and prolific writer who has enriched us all by his enlightened and wisdom-imparting scholarly poetry. His wealth of knowledge in the hidden treasures of our past shall flow through us to the next generation. Even though a few of us will possess the greatness to alter history itself, each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation. It is from the numerous diverse acts of courage and belief that human history has been shaped. Each time a man, such as Ninos, stands up for an ideal it gives hope and strikes out against injustice.

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to his family, relatives and friends and Assyrian nation in these times of grief.

Noray Betbaba / Seyfo Center

Thirty Assyrian Folk Dances

by Peter Pnuel BetBasoo

The corpus of Assyrian folk dances, much as Assyrian History, is rich and diverse, reflecting a long history and tradition. This paper1 shall catalog and analyze thirty Assyrian folk dances. It is hoped that this will spur further research into this important area of Assyrian culture.
A folk dance exists in the cultural fund of a nation, has no known author (i.e., is not choreographed), and is widely known and performed by members of that nation (as is true of a folk song). A folk dance has a social context, which can be ceremonial or non-ceremonial, ritual or non-ritual. The most common social contexts of Assyrian dances are the Khigga (or Mishtoota -- social party) and the Khloola (wedding party).

Assyrian dances are learned at a young age mostly by imitation, and children are encouraged to participate in the line dances. Most Assyrians know at least seven or eight dances (Sheikhani, Khigga, Toulama, Belatee, Goobareh, Karmaneh, Demaleh, Arabanoo and Assyrian Misirlou), and many know quite a few more.

Sources
The primary sources used in this paper are field observations and videotapes of Assyrian social dances and performance troops, as well as interviews with informants. This paper does not attempt to deal with locale, i.e., the geographical source and extent of a dance. Although some information is available, it is beyond the scope of the current research to give a thorough analysis; hence I have omitted this information. This paper shall focus on the choreographic and musical elements of the Assyrian dances.The material covering Assyrian folk dances is dearth. After much searching, I could only find two works on the subject. The first is a phonograph produced by Folkraft2, a Record Label specializing in international folk music. The phonograph contained thirteen songs and choreographic descriptions of Assyrian dances (see table below).

The second source is found in Russia, and it is a book titled Assyrian National Dance Tradition (by Lalayan, 1927). I discovered this source through conversation with Vassily Shumanov, an Assyrian from Russia, and head librarian of the Ashurbanipal Library in Chicago. Mister Shumanov informed me that he owns a copy of this book, but it is in Russia. I have not been able to examine this book.

Choreographic Elements of Assyrian Dances

Listed in the table below are the thirty Assyrian dances catalogued in this paper, grouped by Meter, with the Period, Direction and Tempo of the dances.

Please click here for the complete 50 pages article

Charity Concert for Syria’s Christians

A Charity concert for Assyrians in Syria, will be held on the 6th of July this year at 20:00 in Holland, for more information please see the attached poster.

Muziekcentrum Enschede
Wilmersberg Zaal
Wenninkgaarde 40-42

A large number of singers will be participating in this concert just to mention few will be legends like Habib Mousa, Nineb A. Lahdo and Sardanaoal Asaad.

Your support will be appreciated, every cent counts.

To all my friends & fanks

Download the album now on iTune

Musiqi Suryayto : Workshop

Workshop: Musiqi Suryayto

3-7 July 2013, Netherlands

Inanna Foundation has the pleasure of inviting you to participate to the workshop Musiqi Suryayto (Assyrian/Syriac music) which has been funded by the EU Grundtvig Lifelong Learning Programme. This workshop aims to discuss the main problems and challenges of contemporary musiqi Suryayto and to provide a learning platform for people who are interested in the innovation of this music. Furthermore, it aims to enhance the level of the existing music and to professionalize it in order to be able to reach out to a broader audience.

Although one can hear people in the community complaining about the quality of contemporary musiqi Suryayto, it has hardly been problematized seriously and discussed systematically. Therefore this workshop will function as a platform for artists in the field of musiqi Suryayto in order to discuss these issues.

The main activities of the workshop consist of lectures in the morning sessions about the ancient church music and the contemporary secular musiqi Suryayto. In addition, as a matter of exercise, in the afternoon sessions participants will be working in small groups on the production of songs in order to get acquainted with the rich history of this music and the diversity of opportunities to work with. In the evening sessions, participants will improvise music and discuss the outcomes of the working groups, both in relation to cooperation in the production of songs and the quality of the songs itself. Furthermore, special attention will be paid to the specific problems and challenges in the development of traditional musiqi Suryayto in the European diaspora. At the end of the workshop, the artists will perform and present their work at a charity concert which is open for a broader audience.

Aims

1) To highlight and discuss the main problems and challenges of contemporary Musiqi Suryayto.
2) To provide a learning platform for people who are interested in the innovation of the Musiqi Suryayto.
3) To increase the quality of the music produced by Assyrian/Syriac musicians in Europe and to professionalize it in order to be able to reach out to a broader audience.

Objectives

1) To bring scholars, musicians (different styles) and learners together in order to work on the development and the quality of the innovation of the contemporary Musiqi Suryayto.
2) To take the initiative for cooperation in order to help the institutionalization of Musiqi Suryayto.
3) To discuss the development of the Musiqi Suryayto from a historical perspective with a specific focus on contemporary music produced.
4) To give participants an opportunity to reflect both individually and collectively on their individual music and that of other Assyrian/Syriac musicians. Here, strengths and weaknesses will be pointed out.
5) To develop awareness for the importance of creating innovative music rather than copying existing music.
6) To bring artists with different styles and generations together and to learn from each other, also in relation to the use of media technology and music technology in the production and dissemination of music.

Venue and date

The workshop will take place at Hotel Sallandse Heuvelrug, Rijssen, Netherlands, from 3-7 July 2013. The Inanna Foundation will cover the travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for 20 participants from European countries (except for those living in the Netherlands).

Application for participation

If you work with musiqi Suryayto, live in a European country and you would like to participate, please apply by filling in this form. For more information you can contact Inanna Foundation at: inannafoundation@gmail.com Please send in your application before 31 March 2013.

http://www.inannafoundation.org/

“Yimi Yoni, A Reverence To Femininity”

“A mother's single tear is a pearl of love, joy, sorrow, and even strength that is eternally crystallized in the great sea of life that can forever captivate hearts, move mountains and call onto its children to return home from beyond the seas”

Shant Esho was born in Baghdad, Iraq. He began singing before he could walk, and his earlier music inspiration came from international Iraqi artists Kathem al Saher and Haitham Yousif. His emergence into the Assyrian musical stage did not begin until he set foot in his adopted homeland Canada, where he became enthralled by legendary Assyrian artists Sargon Gabriel, Ashur Bet-Sargis, Emanouel Bet-Younan and others.

Shant is beautiful from head to toe, suggest his poses. But the 5’9” handsome artist remained a mystery to his fans due the unconfrontational cover photos of his first album release “Yimi Yoni,” (my mother, my dove, Assyrian), leaving a lot to the imagination of the faithful followers of this once “Assyrian Superstar” finalist, produced by Yousip Bet-Rasho (Chicago, 2006).

The dual-song titled album “Yimi Yoni,” both songs written by Dawod Barkho, is nothing short of a smooth merge of ballads, Turkish, Indian and Assyrian folklore dance and chant sounds of “Raweh.”

But piecing this album together was no easy task. Yet, the international travel of it was worth the wait. From the sounds of the chorus, joining the artist were Josef Hassado, Ashur Neesan, Dooley Drums and Sanharib Ashure, to the luminous Indian sitar, the cries of the Turkish bağlama, to the superb arrangements of Sanharib Ashure, before it was digitally encoded on a compact disk.

Further amplification of the album came from Amir Younan who would not be the prince that he is (hence the name), if he did not systematically write songs about kings, swords and castles. Though we love you, “Amoree“!

Of course, no mission is every accomplished until Chicago has had its say. The big surprise is the artist’s collaboration with longtime Chicagoan song writer Nashat Younan whose words feathered tracks 4 and 5, after years of absence from teaming up on soundtracks.

The rendition of the applaud of Shant’s fans is savored for the last track “Yimi,” as the artist hails his first love, his mother, placing her on a much-deserved golden pedestal. In fact, all titles of this 8-track album are dedicated to the deity of women. My own personal favorite is fourth track “Koul Gashaqyatee.“ Shant, we "soft" feminists appreciate it!

Most recently, the singer-songwriter produced his runner-up single “Idleleh B’Talbinakh,” arranged by Shirak Tatosian.

Shant calls to fan support of the Assyrian song in an effort to safeguard the Assyrian language and culture. Shant is deserving of applaud, worldwide!

For more information, visit the artist’s Facebook page.

Artist: Shant Esho
Album: Yimi Yoni
Arranged by: Sanharib Ashure for Innana Studio, Sweden
Produced by: Shant Esho
Year: 2011

Sources: Chicago Tribune, Shant Esho

Article by Helen Talia, MBA, CPA (Chicago)
November, 2012

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Vena Gabriel Feat. Joan David (Bulbull) and Seg-E NEW SINGLE IS OUT, MUSIC VIDEO COMING SOON

Passing of Singer Fuad Ispir a sad news to his fans worldwide.

The late Singer Fuad was born in 1942 in Qamishli Syria migrated to Sweden in 1979, with a long career in studying music and singing, has sadly passed away this week in Sweden. For a full biography please visit his profile page.

Courtesy of Abboud Zeitoune author of Musicpeals book. Photo courtesy of Hanibal Romanos.

“Grounded, Sonia Odisho Soars to Greater Heights”

As important as life is, so are our aspirations; for they are revelatory. They tell us who we are, what we can become, and where we are headed.

Not long ago, the music compass did not reach farther than Chicago when naming the top female Assyrian celebrities. But in the last few years, it has extended to the south pole, where a young artist has carved out what seems to be a lasting impression, both onstage and in the hearts of her fans.

Born in the village of “Berseveh,“ near the city of Zakhootha (victory, Assyrian) and into a family of seven siblings, Sonia pays a tribute to her origins in “Jwanqa Geresnaya,“ penned by Amir Younan. Forsaking her homeland, but not her ancestry, she has made Sydney her new home with her husband and son.

Jumpstarting her singing career, Sonia debuted her first album “O Yala D’Bayane” in 2009. But prior to that, she co-starred in a duet video song “Bayan Bayan” with her singer father Odisho Moshe. The album was an international success within her borderless community, earning the young artist a spotlight throughout Europe and the Americas, and recognition among some of the best lyricists and musicians, namely Ashur Bet-Sargis and Shamon Kena.

Her uncompromised homage to Argentinian revolutionist Che Guevara in “Arayate D’Kherota,” my own personal favorite, whom she parallels with her own nation’s struggles and the daring retort of the Assyrian Democratic Movement throughout the last four decades. Then came sixth track “Hekla D’Ishtar,” in which she teamed with the late George Homeh.

Her runner-up album, “Bzamran Beyokh,” released most recently in 2012 the songstress slightly divorced her ballad roots, while uniquely belting out new melodies. “Reqtha Dim Dimma“ and “Shara D’Mar Zaia“ are anything but the forte with which she has previously presented herself. In this nine-track album, Sonia joins forces with Napoleon Shimon and Chicagoans Ashoor Baba and Ashur Bandoleros.

Future aspirations for Odisho are “producing CD’s and DVD’s for Assyrian children in native Assyrian language to help preserve their mother tongue.” Sonia’s albums are available online on iTunes.com and Amazon.com

Artist: Sonia Odisho
Album: Bzamran Beyokh
Year: 2012
Genre: International/Folklore

~ Helen Talia, Chicago
September 9, 2012

Malik Mirza passing away in USA today

Malik Mirza passing away in USA today

"Sad new about the passing of Assyrian Singer, Malik Mirza after a long suffering with cancer. For all those who remember him as zamara d khiga yaqoora….to me and most of Assyrians of Kirkuk he was an all around singer who packed the Assyrian Athletic Club parties until the sun rise. May the Lord rest his soul in peace". George Gindo

" Sogolti yimmi marishli m'shinta qam zraqta d'shimsha o'mkheta d; qedamta....Saparchee bdonyeh le derin l'beta kma d'Khazin millati hadkha borbizta.
This is one of the great songs Malik Mirza sang in Karkuk Iraq before moving to United State.

I am very saddened by the passing of our beloved singer MALIK MIRZA today. He will always live in my heart and thousand and thousand of Assyrian hearts. His music and his art will be an eternal for our nation. R.I.P Brother!" Walter Aziz

"My friend Malik Mirza, It was only a few months when I joined my friends the musicians to celebrate your dedications to our Nation and it's very hard for me to write these painful words, God Rest your Soul dear friend.... we will always remember the good times you shared with us all..."Tiglat P Issabey

"Khabra mapshemana qat toleqlan Kha amana deyea aziza Malik Mirza alaha manyekhly hawet go nohra o perdesa" Elizabeth Oshana

"Rest in Peace the Singer of Kirkuk Malik Mirza, will never forget the Love Songs of the 70's at the Assyrian Athletic Club in Kirkuk, also his powerful Shots when he played Soccer." Sam Darmo

Source: Facebook.

New Assyrian Singer Johnny Zaya releasing his new Album KAYIMTA 2012

New Assyrian Singer Johnny Zaya releasing his new Album KAYIMTA 2012.

Johnny Zaya - KAYIMTA (2012)
The release of the first album: 8 tracks

Tracklist
01 | Gashakyata't Aynatakh - Lyrics & Melody: Yousip Menashi
02 | L'Modewat Teta - Lyrics & Melody: Albert Orahim
03 | Perdesa't Khoubakh - Lyrics: Abert Orahim - Melody: Johnny Zaya
04 | Matkherinakh - Lyrics & Melody: Yousip Menashi
05 | Kayimta - Lyrics: Abert Orahim - Melody: Rojir Eliah
06 | Bayen Bayenakh - Lyrics: Emil Gharib - Melody: Rojir Eliah
07 | Bayenakh - Lyrics: Yousip Menashi - Melody: Johnny Zaya
08 | Khizwa't Atour - Lyrics: Abert Orahim - Melody: Johnny Zaya

MUSICIANS:
Songs Arrangments - Evan Yako
Chord Charts - Carlito Akam
Strings Composition - Adnan Yahya
Piano - Charmain Ford
Keyboard Solo - Remoun Toma (Track 1,3,4,7)
Drums - Evan Yako (All Tracks)
Guitar (Acoustic/Electric) - Carlito Akam (All Tracks)
Saxaphone - Bill Gaste (All Track)
Trumbone, Harmonica, Synthesizer - Kel Taylor (All Tracks)
Violin & Viola - Adnan Yahya (All Tracks)
Cello - Mohammed Ameen (All Tracks)
Accordion - Zoran Markovski (Track 5,6)
Tabla & Rack - Saad Bishay (Track 3)

All songs recorded & mixed by Evan Yako, mastered by Drew Bisset at
Real Rhythm Studio. http://www.realrhythmstudio.com

Video Clip - UMBRELLA FILMS
Voice Over - David Gewargis

Photography by Dreamtime Productions - http://www.dreamtimepro.com.au