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Libana
Released 1993

Oi Dai
04:58
42 plays

Fihel Asirem
03:06
34 plays

Andean Medley
05:32
33 plays

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- 1
- Oi Dai
- 04:58
- 42 plays

- 2
- Miecina Udrila U Vrata
- 02:01
- 31 plays

- 3
- Aber Mi Dojde
- 02:56
- 25 plays

- 4
- Fihel Asirem
- 03:06
- 34 plays

- 5
- Sh't'eshte Nxire Vetulla Tyne
- 02:04
- 32 plays

- 6
- Medley of Slav Wedding Songs
- 03:20
- 29 plays

- 7
- Joc de Leagne
- 03:30
- 29 plays

- 8
- Andean Medley
- 05:32
- 33 plays

- 9
- Nami, Nami
- 02:55
- 321 plays

- 10
- Liwlaad Widdeeb
- 05:20
- 33 plays

- 11
- Zar
- 09:35
- 28 plays

album review

A collection of world vocal music backed by sparse yet highly effective vernacular guitars, flute and percussion. Material ranges from a peppy Karelian tune ("Oi Dai") from the portfolio of Finnish girl-group Varttina to a cappella songs of the Balkans and Middle East, where Libana really hit their stride. Standouts include the "Medley of Slav Wedding Songs" and a gorgeous vocal arrangement with hammer dulcimer of the traditional Rumanian cradle song "Joc de Leagne." While a minimalizing of dissonance means you won't mistake Libana's adaptations for the genuine article, neither is the listener persuaded that these women are ethnic vacationers. ~ Bob Tarte, All Music Guide