Ofra Haza - Kirya
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Artist: Ofra HazaEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1992-07-14
Music Label: Shanachie
Soundtracks:
- Kirya
- Horashoot (The Bridge)
- Innocent - A Requiem For Refugees
- Trains Of No Return
- Mystery Faith And Love
- Daw Da Hiya
- Don't Forsake Me
- Barefoot
- Take 7/8
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Free Music Review: "Kirya" - A Superb Musical Synthesis of Culture and Language
Hit: 5 Stars
Kirya is a profound musical synthesis and distillation of Middle Eastern themes. It weaves together not only lyrics in several languages, Hebrew, Arabic, and English, but also weaves together the disparate cultural elements between Arabs and Jews.
The musical result on "Kirya" is nothing short of brilliant. The name "Kirya" is perfect for this CD because "Kirya" means Jerusalem, and Jerusalem is where the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faiths live. The lyrics and music here confront the strife and clash of cultures head on, and although it is a tough, and many times bleak road, there is a ray of hope for a better future. The song "Innocent" bemoans the fate of war refugees in general, particularly the innocent children. "Mystery, Fate and Love" is a mystical, and spiritual masterpiece. "Barefoot" is a pleasing samba like number where Ofra's trance like voice sets an intriguing mood. The CD ends on a happy note with the faster and upbeat "Take 7/8," a wedding dance that used to be performed only by women but today all together. All the songs are excellent, and they do entertain and intrigue despite the predominantly somber mood, especially in the lyrics. The production and instrumentation are superior, and Ofra's voice is beyond comparison with any other popular female vocalist. This CD is an important landmark in music. Five stars all the the way.
Kirya Poster
After having essentially kick-started the idea of ethno-techno with Fifty Gates of Wisdom, Israeli diva Ofra Haza stalled creatively at the start of the 1990s. In 1992, however, she pushed herself ahead with the album Kirya while still keeping intact her Yemenite Jewish roots. The production was high-tech but underneath the machinery lay plenty of thought for the music. She added hip-hop as well as other musical genres to her sound. This hybrid style became a kind of forerunner to the work of Natacha Atlas and Transglobal Underground. Bringing Lou Reed into the picture for a duet on "Daw Da Hiya" was something of a masterstroke, even if it didn't pay dividends in terms of sales. In essence, this adventurous disc is a landmark in world fusion music with the title track and "Trains of No Return" clear standouts. Once again, Haza pushed the envelope. --Chris NicksonDance & DJ Music CDs
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