Shamali, by Staerna

Shamali

by Staerna

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Shamali 04:30

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A coded message for loved ones who have been taken and imprisoned, this Palestinian folk song is written with extra “L” sounds to confuse unwelcome eavesdroppers. The title Shamali refers to the northern wind: a cool evening breeze on a long summer night, a peaceful gathering with your family, and a promise to be reunited again. A Norwegian herding call completes this set, traditionally used to rally animals and send messages to other farmers. On a mountain farm, this song would be sung in a very high register to carry the tune for several kilometres, but here it is sung in a lower register to highlight the lyrics.

credits

released July 3, 2021

Staerna is:
Isa Holmgren - vocals
Nemat Battah - vocals
Hampus Grönberg - guitar
Robert Alan Mackie - double bass

Artwork and graphic design by Thea Paulsrud
Mix by Hampus Grönberg
Masters by Samuel Lundh

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Staerna Sweden

A new acoustic quartet scattered across the Northern Hemisphere: Arabic folk songs are artfully sewn together with traditional Scandinavian melodies, fronted by two powerhouse vocalists and driven by acoustic guitar and upright bass.