Tunisia, Vol. 2: Religious Songs and Cantillations

Recorded in 1960, this is the second volume in a collection of field recordings made by German anthropologist Wolfgang Laade in the North African country of Tunisia. The collection includes ritual music from the many Muslim sects in the country—both from the Arab-Berber communities and the communities of the descendants of black slaves brought from southern Africa—as well as ritual music from the Jewish community on the island of Djerba. Liner notes provide information on some of the Muslim sects in Tunisia and other parts of North Africa, as well as information on the tracks.

Track Listing

101	Muezzin's Call to Prayer (1)	Mahmun Amara	01:35
102	Qoran, Sura #63, "Al-Munafiqun"	Mahmun Amara	04:40
103	Moslem Sect Bu 'Aliya of Nefta: Salem a Nefta yel Meshi / Ya uledi menhu makhrum	Lazhari ben Omara, Mohamed Tahar	15:37
104	Muezzin's Call to Prayer (2)	'Ali ben 'Ali Houidi	01:43
105	Moslem Sect Sulamiya of Beja	Khemais el Hasnaoui	13:14
106	Stambali Music from Beja	Salah ben Mohamed ben Salem Sudani	02:21
107	Negro Cult Music for the Saint Sidi Marzuq, Type "Msarha"	Brahim Echuchen	04:14
108	Circumcision Ceremony at the Village of Hara Kebira, Island of Djerba	Rabbi and other villagers of Hara Kebira, Djerba island	09:15