{"product_id":"houdou-nisbi-ziad-rahbani","title":"Houdou Nisbi — Ziad Rahbani","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded between 1984 and 1985 in Beirut, \u003ci\u003eHoudou Nisbi\u003c\/i\u003e captures Ziad Rahbani at his creative apex as a composer, arranger, and social commentator. Born into musical royalty as the son of Fairuz and Assi Rahbani, Ziad broke completely from traditional folk-theatrical conventions to craft an urban, cosmopolitan sound that merged complex modal harmonies with irresistible groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the breezy bossa nova sway of \"Bala Wala Chi\" (one of the most beloved romantic anthems in modern Arabic music) to the punchy, horn-driven groove of the title track and the pulsating jazz fusion of \"Nafas,\" the album effortlessly glides between infectious rhythms and sharp political cynicism. Backed by a stellar ensemble of Lebanese and international musicians, Rahbani crafted an immortal classic that continues to inspire global crate-diggers, DJs, and jazz collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Details \u0026amp; Visuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOfficial Wewantsounds Deluxe Reissue:\u003c\/b\u003e Licensed directly in collaboration with the Rahbani family estate and original publisher Relax-In.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParisian Audio Remaster:\u003c\/b\u003e Remastered for vinyl by Colorsound Studio in Paris from original master tapes, bringing out the tight drum grooves, crisp brass section, and warm Fender Rhodes keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaithful Artwork Recreation:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in a heavy-cardstock sleeve reproducing the original 1985 cover layout, complete with classic Arabic and English typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated Insert Included:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an insert with rare archival photographs and extensive liner notes detailing the historical context of the recording sessions in West Beirut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Original 1985 vinyl copies of \u003ci\u003eHoudou Nisbi\u003c\/i\u003e were pressed in extremely limited quantities in Greece due to wartime conditions in Lebanon, making vintage copies exceptionally rare. This Wewantsounds reissue delivers pristine audiophile clarity, especially across the intricate acoustic piano and percussion interplay on \"Ma Tfol.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide A:\u003c\/b\u003e Houdou Nisbi | Bala Wala Chi | Ma Tfol | Yalla Kichou Barra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide B:\u003c\/b\u003e Nafas | Bisaraha | Khalas | Rouh Khber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1LP, Vinyl, Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressing Country \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \/ EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year (This Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Release Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1985\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWewantsounds \/ Relax-In \/ Zida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJazz-Funk \/ Bossa Nova \/ Arabic Groove \/ Fusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Endless Record Café","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49227752440043,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2527\/9723\/files\/0026953191_10.jpg?v=1786723908","url":"https:\/\/endlessrecordcafe.co\/products\/houdou-nisbi-ziad-rahbani","provider":"Endless Record Café","version":"1.0","type":"link"}