Recording information: Audio West Recording Studio, West Haven, CT (04/1989-10/1989).
Editors: Ron Bach; Brian Keane .
Illustrator: Alberto Valese-Ebru.
Photographer: Jim Herity.
Unknown Contributor Role: Omar Faruk Tekbilek.
Arrangers: Omar Faruk Tekbilek; Brian Keane .
This masterful collection of music mixes traditional Turkish, Egyptian, and North African folk melodies and dances with synthesized atmospheres that sound like hot desert winds blowing over the Sahara. It is an artful union of Eastern and Western sensibilities, with Omar Faruk Tekbilek. ~ Linda Kohanov
Professional Reviews
Q - 4 Stars - Excellent
Down Beat (3/91) - 4 Stars - Very Good - "...explores Middle Eastern music. Tekbilek is a revelation here, playing reeds, string instruments, hand drums and synthesizers, all with agility and feeling. Keane contributes acoustic guitar leads and an acute producer's sensitivity to the spirit of this music. Reminiscent of Peter Gabriel's landmark `Passion' recording, `Fire Dance' makes a great introduction to music from the Middle East."
