F'il Waha spans the Islamic world with a mix of originql compositions and traditional songs, evoking images of the Moroccan Sahara,the Turkish Rom (Gypsies), Upper Egypt and the Bandar region of Persia.

Using only acoustic instruments: mizmar, qanun, nay, zumara, Arabic tabla and Persian toumbak, Helm creates a deep and intricate texture. Multi-layered Arabic polyrhythms weave throughout, adding their own nuances to the music.

F'il Waha provides selections that will make you want to jump up and dance, others that will bring you to trance. Rather than just samplings , Helm's unique style brings you music of our world.

Mastered by Bob Olhsson Audio, Nashville, TN; includes Laurie Eisler on qanun and Abdullah ibn Marak on rebaba.

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