Karim Sulayman / Sean Shibe -Broken Branches -Pentatone CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

01. "Time stands still"

02. "Sufi-Tanz"

03. "Dalla porta d'oriente"

04. "Si dolce ?'l tormento"

05. "La mia turca"

06. "La prima vez"

07. "Lamma bada yatathanna"

08. "El helwa di"

09. "Li Beirut (nach Joaqu¡n Rodrigo)"

10. "A butterfly in New York"
In the woods (Auszug)

11. "Wainscot pond"
Songs of the Chinese op. 58 Nr. 1-6

12. "Nr. 1 The big chariot"

13. "Nr. 2 The old lute"

14. "Nr. 3 The autumn wind"

15. "Nr. 4 The herd boy"

16. "Nr. 5 Depression"

17. "Nr. 6 Dance song"

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Wprks By Benjamin Britten - Giulio Caccini A.o.

Description:

Broken Branches by Karim Sulayman, released 5 May 2023. This version of Broken Branches comes as a 1xCD. - WPRKS BY BENJAMIN BRITTEN - GIULIO CACCINI A.O.

Tenor Karim Sulayman and guitarist Sean Shibe present Broken Branches, a conceptual album with music ranging from Dowland, Monteverdi, Britten, Rodrigo, Takemitsu, Harvey, and Chaker to traditional songs from the Middle East, scrutinizing the close cultural and musical ties between East and West. This musical exploration ties in with the artists' personal experience of a dynamic, in-between identity, as they grew up in the West having ethnic roots in the East (Lebanon and Japan respectively). Broken Branches explores the wood of the guitar and it's relatives, as well as the splintering of history known as diaspora. Karim Sulayman has garnered international attention as a sophisticated and versatile artist, and won a Grammy Award for Classical Solo Vocal in 2019. Multi-award-winning guitarist Sean Shibe brings a fresh and innovative approach to the traditional classical guitar, while also exploring contemporary music and repertoire for electric guitar. He continues his exclusive collaboration with PENTATONE after his well-received Camino (2021) and Lost & Found (2022).

"Broken Branches" is a captivating CD release by Karim Sulayman and Sean Shibe, produced by the renowned classical label Pentatone. This album brings together two exceptional artists: Grammy Award-winning tenor Karim Sulayman, known for his expressive voice and innovative programming, and acclaimed guitarist Sean Shibe, celebrated for his versatility across classical and contemporary repertoires. "Broken Branches" explores themes of identity, migration, and belonging through an eclectic selection of songs that blend Western classical traditions with Middle Eastern influences. The collaboration between these artists results in a deeply moving musical journey that resonates with listeners on multiple levels. Pentatone is recognized worldwide for its high-quality recordings and commitment to artistic excellence; their catalog features leading international musicians and has garnered numerous prestigious awards.

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PTC5187031

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