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Introducing
The
Songs of Hafiz
a musical experience preserved on CD by James R. Newell |
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"[James R. Newell's] ...musical inventiveness is graceful and
inspired. He enters into the seriousness of Sufi spirituality, bringing
with him an undeniably American directness that gives up none of its own
individuality. If you know the Persian originals, you will recognize
these, with a sense of aesthetic shock, as quintessential and beautiful.
If you hear them for the first time in English, you will hear a damn
good song."
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The Songs of Hafiz
CD is $15.00 plus $2.50 shipping. ( If you buy more than one CD,
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Blue
Sadhana presents a unique collection of songs in the World/Folk style,
featuring talented singer songwriter James R.
Newell. James has skillfully adapted the lyric poetry of 14th century Persian Sufi Poet Hafiz of Shiraz to American folk music idioms.
He has created an eclectic blend of world and folk melodies which effectively make
available the classic beauty of Hafiz's lyrics to the modern, English speaking listener. In particular, his feel for American blues music evokes the ambiance of the traditional Sufi tavern, adding a sense of mystery to the classic Persian themes of lover and beloved, the wine of Divine intoxication, and the torturous path of love.
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Track Listing |
Sound files |
| 1. O Bartender |
MP3 |
| 2. Into the Mirror of My Cup |
MP3 |
| 3. A Blood Drenched Song |
MP3 |
| 4. Handful of Roses |
MP3 |
| 5. The Daughter of the Vine |
MP3 |
| 6. Disciple of the Cup |
MP3 |
| 7. The Line of My Beloved's
Mouth |
MP3 |
| 8. My Beloved Came |
MP3 |
| 9. The Songs of Hafiz |
MP3 |
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James R. Newell
is an accomplished musician, performer, and blues singer who has
appeared with many of the all-time great blues artists including John
Lee Hooker, Jr. Wells, the Fabulous Thunderbirds and original Kansas
City blues shouter 'Big' Joe Turner. James' treatment of the poetry of
Hafiz brings a solid barroom feel to the Sufi tavern of the great
Persian poet. But don't take our word for it, enter the tavern and find
out for yourself by clicking on one of the sound files below.
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