Adnan Joubran Discography of CDs

Adnan Joubran songs Photographers: Louis Vincent; Maxime Huriez. Arrangers: Youssef Hbeisch; Le Trio Joubran. Personnel: Dhafer Youssef (vocals); Wissam Joubran, Adnan Joubran, Samir Joubran (oud); Youssef Hbeisch (percussion). Recording information: ...

Adnan Joubran music CDs Recording information: The Cultural Palace, Pamallah, Palestine (09/19/2008). Personnel: Wissam Joubran, Adnan Joubran, Samir Joubran (oud); Youssef Hbiesch (percussion). Liner Note Author: Subhi Hadidi.

Adnan Joubran CD discography The brothers Joubran, native Palestinians, unite in this trio to play music inspired by improvisation but based in the music of their heritage. The title Randana is a combination word meaning resonance and humming. All siblings play the oud; they jam in a fashion that suggests their shared spirited brotherhood and utilize acute listening, an easily heard dynamic balance, a certain amount of showmanship, and a clear virtuosity. Each piece is internally defined by humanistic qualities and a love for life. In light of the continuing Palestinian-Israeli dispute that affects the world in general, this is a music based on hope, peace, and all the proper values of living and working together. There are four studio tracks, the most varied being the opener, "Hawas." You hear melodic unison playing; tempos ranging from mid- to upbeat; back-and-forth counterpoint; and a playful concept filled with passion, emotion, and a little mystery. "Misage" is purely sensual with a slowed late-night imagery of exotic dancers, while the balladic "Shangaf" is more of a spirit song based on a hide-and-seek theme. The most powerful and lengthy piece (18 minutes), ...

Adnan Joubran albums Photographers: Louis Vincent; Maxime Huriez. Arrangers: Youssef Hbeisch; Le Trio Joubran. Personnel: Dhafer Youssef (vocals); Wissam Joubran, Adnan Joubran, Samir Joubran (oud); Youssef Hbeisch (percussion). Recording information: Studio Piccolo.