Ya Man Itha - Tribute to Fouad Abdel Majeed
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A Timeless Form, Reimagined for Today
With Ya Man Itha, Lebanese singer Rima Khcheich brings to life an album she has carried in her heart for decades. It is a deeply personal tribute to the late Egyptian composer Fouad Abdel Majeed, whose music shaped her artistic voice from an early age.
In this recording, Rima revisits ten of Abdel Majeed’s Muwashahat—classical Arabic vocal compositions often set to poetry and marked by intricate rhythms and modes—and places them in dialogue with the colors and sensibilities of French chanson. At first glance, chanson may seem far removed from the Arabic Muwashah, yet both traditions share a deep commitment to poetic expression, lyrical nuance, and the marriage of words and harmony. This cross-cultural resonance became the spark for the ensemble’s refined arrangements, created by Maarten Ornstein, Tony Overwater, and Juan Rodriguez.
A Living Conversation Between Heritage and the Present
For Rima, Ya Man Itha is not just a tribute — it is the fulfillment of a promise made thirty years ago. As a young singer of 13, she traveled to Cairo in early 1994 to meet Fouad Abdel Majeed. They spoke of making an album together; he even composed new works for her. But just months later, he passed away, and that dream was never realized.
Now, three decades on, Rima returns to his music with rare recordings and cherished memories as her guide. The result is a living, breathing conversation between memory and renewal, past and present.
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Ya Man Itha - Tribute to Fouad Abdel Majeed
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