Heart of Uncle

01/01/1989 | Globe Style 

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All Music Guide Review

"Conventional" is the last word one will use to describe the music of 3 Mustaphas 3, whose Heart of Uncle looks to locations ranging from Istanbul to Dublin for inspiration. Though a variety of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean styles make up its foundation (including Arabic, Greek, Turkish, Indian, and Jewish music), the quirky, wildly experimental British group doesn't hesitate to surprise listeners by throwing in influences from Ireland ("Sitna Lisa") and Latin America. "Trois Fois Trois (City Version)" is a merengue song that is sung in French as well as Spanish, while "Trois Fois Trois (Country Version)" has more of a quasi-ambiance but is sung only in French. Meanwhile, "Kem Kem" and "Yeni Yol" show that Scottish/Celtic and Mid-Eastern elements can, in fact, be quite compatible. A musical roller coaster from start to finish, the album is one only the most adventurous listeners should acquire. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • 1
  • Awara Hoon (I Am a Rogue. See the Film.)
  • 3:19
  • 2
  • Trois Fois Trois (City Version 3X3)
  • 5:38
  • 3
  • Sitna Lisa
  • 4:53
  • 4
  • Mama O
  • 6:00
  • 5
  • Ovcepolsko Oro (The Dance from Sheep's Field)
  • 3:21
  • 6
  • Kem Kem (How Much, How Much...)
  • 3:57
  • 7
  • VI Bist du Geveyzn Far Prohibish'n? (Where Were You Before Naftule ...)
  • 4:57
  • 8
  • Kaba Mustapha/Valle E Gajdes (Bagpipes Dance)
  • 4:00
  • 9
  • Trois Fois Trois (Version)
  • 3:17
  • 10
  • Yeni Yol (New Way, Mevlani Pesrev, Mevljana)
  • 4:32
  • 11
  • Taxi Driver (I Don't Care) Taxi!
  • 3:41
  • 12
  • Benga Taxi
  • 3:11
  • 13
  • Aj Zajdi Zajdi Jasno Sonce (The Girl Stood in the Meadow and as ...)
  • 4:25
  • 14
  • Anapse to Tsigaro (Light the Cigarette and to Hell With the World)
  • 4:44

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    Credits

    • Houzam Mustapha
    • Percussion, Cymbals, Drums, Drums (Bass), Daira, Drum Fills, Hi Hat, Drum Programming, Drums (Snare), Bells, Multi Instruments, Choir, Chorus, Vocals
    • Hijaz Mustapha
    • Banjo, Fiddle, Violin, Strings, Daira, Hi Hat, Animation, Tamboura, Multi Instruments, Choir, Chorus, Leader, Guitar (Electric), Drums, Cymbals, Cello, Guitar, Group Member, Hardingfele, Handringfele, Hawaiian Guitar, Maracas Mbira, Clapping, Drums (Snare), Baglama, Handclapping, Bells, Bouzouki
    • Kemo Mustapha
    • Organ, Arranger, Accordion, Kaval, Gagda, Group Member, Gaide, Prop Design, Keyboards, Piano, Synthesizer
    • Niaveti Mustapha III
    • Flute, Gagda, Chang, Melodeon, String Arrangements, Kaval, Nay, Multi Instruments, Melodion, Flute (Wood), Group Member, Gaide, Drums, Accordion, Piano
    • Sabah Habas Mustapha
    • Bass, Guitar, Fiddle, Leader, Vocals, Group Member, Animation, Drum Programming, Clapping, Choir, Chorus
    • Daoudi
    • Clarinet, Saxophone, Group Member, Sax (Alto)
    • Sabah
    • Bass, Vocals, Drum Programming, Handclapping, Choir, Chorus
    • Houzam
    • Cymbals, Hi Hat, Group Member, Drum Programming, Bells, Choir, Chorus, Drums, Drums (Bass)
    • Gaspar Lawal
    • Bass, Conga, ?, Talking Drum, Sekere, Agogo, Claves, Drums (Bass), Drums, Percussion


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