
From a self-taught musician exploring his Nubian people’s musical roots to a professional, successfully leading his various bands into new, vibrant, international pop territory – Ali Hassan Kuban became an international star when his music finally went global in the 1980s. When it comes down to it – what is the whole world but one great big Nubian wedding? When the Godfather of Nubian Soul made his entry into old Europe via the Heimatklänge festival’s ‘Orient de Luxe’ edition in 1989, his dynamic live act fit Berlin’s music-driven all-night parties of the days perfectly – ...

Amira
Egypt
Traditional, Folk
Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Horns, Drum Kit, Percussion
Bright, Upbeat

Hanwil Tanza (Try to Forget)
Egypt
Traditional, Folk, Pop
Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Horns, Drum Kit, Percussion
Bright, Driving, Playful, Rhythmic

Mabruk (Congratulation)
Egypt
Traditional, Folk, Pop
Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Horns, Drum Kit, Percussion
Driving, Playful, Rhythmic

Nouba
Egypt
Traditional, Folk, Pop
Electric Guitar, Hammond Organ, Fender Rhodes, Organ, Bass Guitar, Horns, Drum Kit, Percussion
Bright, Driving, Playful, Rhythmic

Om Shar Asmar Me Daffar
Egypt
Traditional, Folk, Pop
Electric Guitar, Accordion, Bass Guitar, Horns, Drum Kit, Percussion
Bright, Driving, Playful, Rhythmic

Sukkar Sukkar Sukkar
Egypt
Traditional, Folk, Pop
Electric Guitar, Accordion, Bass Guitar, Horns, Drum Kit, Percussion
Bright, Driving, Playful, Rhythmic

Ya Nasma Yah Halima
Egypt
Traditional, Folk, Pop
Electric Guitar, Accordion, Bass Guitar, Horns, Drum Kit, Percussion
Bright, Driving, Playful, Rhythmic

Malu Malu
Egypt
Folk, Traditional
Accordion, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Fender Rhodes, Hammond Organ, Harmonica, Organ, Percussion
Bright, Fun, Happy, Playful, Upbeat