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    Familiar elements of pop, latino, Arabic music and jazz styles are present, but refreshed and re-invented within this vitalized new context. Unexpected harmonies, Arabic vocal mellismas and lyrics of depth exploring sentiments, telling tales evoking the desert and exotic locales framed in lush voicing and chord progression, will captivate the listeners. The compelling and accomplished voice of Christine Atallah crowns the songs with a dark, sometimes sultry, sometimes vulnerable ethereal moods of poignant beauty. At moments she is soft and playful, tender and sweet and at others strong, affirmative and soaring of voice.

    ♼ Review by O'S Place Jazz Magazine :
    "We welcome the festive Latin ballads of The Bassalindos. Atallah's voice is pleasant and inviting. The music is upbeat and supports the mood. The addition of brass accents on "Alrededor" makes it pop. It bounces along from song to song, mostly Spanish lyrics that are translated in the liner notes. We liked "Desert Caravan", the gentle rhythm of "Susurro" and the salsa beat of "Taa, Ya Habibee" with dazzling work on violin from Rabih Yazbek. Well done."
    - D. Oscar Groomes     ... more
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Ta Yaa Habibee 03:35
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Lyrics : Taa, ya habibee La nuit a ses voiles Je me sens rêveuse Tout me fait penser à toi Sheeftack bi helmai Au fond du sérail Sens mensonge anaibhaibback Tant que la nuit a des ombres Taa, ya habibee Sans toi mon bonheur n’est assouvi Je te veux tout près de moi Taa, ya habibee Ensorcelle moi par ton désir Inta Hayati je ne m’enfuirai pas Quand tu es près de moi L’amour sera la loi Chaleek Haddai à travers les saisons une volontaire dans la prison de passion Taa, ya habibee Mon regard ne se lasse de toi Je te tends la main, viens vers moi Taa, ya habibee (viens mon amour) Tu est l’azure de mes nuits Tag : Le vent souffle sur le sable Et nos cœurs qui s’entrelassent La nuit s’étend, s’étale dans son chant de fantaisie…
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Idman 03:18
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Desert Caravan 04:45
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Night of Secerts 04:01
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Sussuro 03:49
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Salam 04:46
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Emporte-moi 04:12
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Alrededor 04:49
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M'envoler 06:10
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M’Envoler ©2006 C.Atallah & D. McLaughlin Je m’envole de tes mains peut être pour jamais Je ne pense pas comme toi Tu me trouves fière C’est naturel, je ne veux regarder en arrière Tu n’as pas compris Qui est-ce- que’ j’ suis, alors… Chorus : Laisse moi voler Laisse moi rêver Laisse moi faire Laisse moi vivre Faire ma volonté Va tout m’apporter Je ne vais pas me taire Je peux tout faire J’ai plein de courage, Je n’ai pas peur de ta rage Bridge : On a avancé vers l’égalité Mais nous avons encore loin à aller Le destin doit se concrétiser Je ne vais pas me cacher Les loups peuvent s’essayer Les femmes sont habituées De beaucoup endurer Je n’ai pas besoin de secours J’ai mille et un recours
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Fondre 04:08
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Review ☆☆☆☆
Jonathan Widran/ AllMusic.com ~ The source of information for music.

"Even if you don't speak any of the five languages that the sensuous-voiced Christine Atallah sings on this magical, multi-ethnic kaleidoscope of a collection, you'll find yourself seduced as Atallah and her band sizzle, groove, and sway with a mix of unique Arabic, Latin, and jazz flavors. The classically trained Quebec-based singer has an incredible pedigree, which includes singing in the Academy Award-nominated film Jesus de Montreal, being discovered during a tour of Verdi's Aida, and touring the world as a featured soloist. Those world travels inform the exciting jazz scales, pop sensibilities, and global grooves on this multifaceted collection, which begins with the swaying flamenco/Arabic fusion on "Taa, Ya Habibee" (the title has something to do with harem nights, but who really knows?) and continues with the loping Egyptian charms of "Idman" and the dreamy violin and conga-spiced Latin gem "Me Voy." Beyond Atallah's always appealing lead vocals, there's a general emphasis on polyrhythmic textures provided by Arabic percussion and instruments like the oud. One of the more dramatic and hypnotic tracks is "Salam," which mixes snappy acoustic guitar lines, an inspirational English lead vocal, and the explosive chantings of the Montreal Mass Gospel Choir. In the midst of the very danceable party, she provides a happily dreamy oasis in the tender sunswept "M'Envoler." These only scratch the surface of the numerous exotic treasures on this exciting new CD."

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released March 3, 2010

-USA release in 2006 by Bolero Records.
-Independent Canadian release in 2010.

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Christine Ann Atallah and the Bassalindos Montréal, Québec

Christine Atallah and the Bassalindos are a Canadian band out of Montreal. Their music is a cosmopolitan blend of East and West. Its multilingual pop music, with latin and Arabic elements as well as nuances of jazz. The music has been described as rhythmic, exotic, sexy, intelligent with sensitive and stirring lyrics, melodies and arrangements. ... more

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