Nola Musicians for Palestine

Bil Afrah Medley

Context

These are selections from the famous 1975 recording Bil Afrah which are instrumental versions of charished love songs from the Arab World.

Form/Arrangement Notes

Starts with Drums: |DTTDT-|

A - 'Melody' part has the lead line
B - All play the melody line

A - 'Accompaniment' part has the lead line
B - All play melody line

Loop |: AB :| Individuals or sections can be pointed to to take the A section as a feature

On Cue take the 2nd ending of B
At this point either we can hold the last note of B and have a solo over it or start Maksum |D--T--T-| for a chanting section

C - 'Melody' part has the lead line and 'Accompaniment' does backgrounds
C' - 'Accomp' part has the lead line and 'Melody' does backgrounds

Loop |: C :| Point for features. If you're featured play the melody line, otherwise play the backgrounds

Ending on Cue

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