Urbanites by Karim Nagi
Urbanites is a rhythm suite in three movements. All parts were performed live with no overdubs, using carefully tuned hand and feet percussion. Urbanites was created in 2 days, from cover art to composition to recording to publishing. The pieces use Arab rhythms in new contexts and sonorities. Alloy Farmers represent earth-workers who labor to cultivate food for the population. Constables weigh the forces of regulation and sanctuary. The Rescuers mobilize to save those buried under a bombed building. Urbanites are the denizens of a city, and this album illustrates the rhythm of their bustle.
Tracklist
| 1. | Alloy Farmers | 6:12 |
| 2. | Constables | 5:08 |
| 3. | The Rescuers | 15:21 |
Credits
Karim Nagi - hand & foot percussion, artwork
License
All rights reserved.
An Egyptian musician living in Chicago, Karim Nagi is enthralled with his native Arab culture, and compelled to personalize it. He has 14 albums (not all on Bandcamp yet) has performed on 6 continents, has a TEDx Talk (look it up, it's swoon-worthy) is a Board Member of Chamber Music America, is a beneficiary of the Doris Duke grant for Muslim artists (twice) and people say he's funny & witty.