La Llave – Sami Yusuf | Live at Fes Festival 2024 | From the Album Alma: When Paths Meet
Performed live at the renowned Fes Festival of World Sacred Music 2024, ‘La Llave’ is a breathtaking reinterpretation of a centuries-old Andalusian folk song, masterfully brought to life by British composer Sami Yusuf and a lineup of world-class musicians. This musically rich piece showcases a unique blend of cultures, with new Spanish lyrics seamlessly intertwined with the original Arabic poem to create a deeply moving musical experience. Sami Yusuf's iconic vocals are complemented by the evocative cante flamenco of Israel Moro and the hauntingly beautiful mawwals performed by Nabyla Maan and Ismail Boujia. Their combined artistry brings emotional depth and authenticity to this powerful tribute to Andalusian heritage.
From the album: Alma: When Paths Meet Arrangement & Additional Composition: Sami Yusuf Spanish lyrics: Katherine O’Brien Arabic lyrics: Traditional & Al Khobz Arzi
/ CREDITS
Composer and Musical Director: Sami Yusuf
Sami Yusuf : Vocals José Manuel Léon: Flamenco Guitar Antoine Morinière: Classical Guitar Tarik Hilal: Classical and Flamenco Guitar Magsad Azizov: Balaban Tolga Saracoglu: Ney Eren Turan: Baglama Bayramcan Boy: Oud Mostafa Momenian: Santoor Emin Bayram: Qanun Mohammad Jaberi: Daf and Dayre Eren Bayram: Bass Darbuka, Riq and Cajon
VOCAL SOLOISTS: Nabyla Maan Israel Moro Ismail Boujia
BACKING VOCALISTS: Mostafa El Lachkar Elouafi Mohammed Soufyane Jabrane Mahmoud Ketami Hamza Idrissi Kamal Nejjar
Mixed and Mastered by Vishnu Rajan and Arash Pakzad Video Editing & Postproduction by Omar Al Balushi @ Andante Studios Graphic Design & Artwork: Hasan Kuchkarov
Audio Editing & Premixing: Amal Neehar
Special thanks to: Elouafi Mohammed Katherine O’Brien Saadet Ates
