Arseen Krekoryan
Afraah Al Jazeera (Al Jazeera Weddings)
SIDE A
- Allah Ykhaleha La Emma (May God Protect Her for Her Mom)
- Sabye Jezrawye (A Young Woman from Jazeera)
- Le Man Oghani Ya Rab (To Whom Shall I Sing, O God?)
- La Tlomon Afa'li (Don't Blame My Actions)
SIDE B
- Rakset Ma'e Al Dabke (She Danced Dabke with Me)
- Ta Trooh Al Gherbe (She's Gonna Leave the Country)
- Yekfii Twedi Wma Twofeen (Stop Breaking Your Promises)
- Lesh Teghderni Ya Zaman (Stop Betraying Me)
Label
King Recordings
Location Issued
Aleppo, Syria
Artist Origin
Qamishli, Syria
Credits
Lyrics: Jack Ibrahim Arrangements: Ashot Bedrosian Clarinet + Saxophone: Adam Antonian Drums: Kamo Khadorian Oud: Haig Ghazarian Folk Armenian Instruments: Kamanja: Yerevant Hagobian Belol: Artor Krikorian
More Info
Arseen Krekoryan is an Armenian Syrian singer born in Aleppo, where he gained the title 'King of Tarab'. Krekoryan possessed a powerful voice, and his career was distinguished by blending modern and traditional music with themes of love and heritage, which enabled him to achieve widespread fame in the Arab world. On this cassette, we listen to many songs that contributed to building his reputation, such as the songs Twedi Wma Twofeen (Stop Breaking Your Promises), and the song Allah Ykhaleha La Emma (May God Protect her for Her Mom) which expresses feelings of longing and affection towards one's mother.