Heart of Uncle

3 Mustaphas 3 - Heart of Uncle

01/01/1989 | Globe Style 

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All Music Guide Review

"Conventional" is the last word one will use to describe the music of 3 Mustaphas 3, whose Heart of Uncle looks to locations ranging from Istanbul to Dublin for inspiration. Though a variety of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean styles make up its foundation (including Arabic, Greek, Turkish, Indian, and Jewish music), the quirky, wildly experimental British group doesn't hesitate to surprise listeners by throwing in influences from Ireland ("Sitna Lisa") and Latin America. "Trois Fois Trois (City Version)" is a merengue song that is sung in French as well as Spanish, while "Trois Fois Trois (Country Version)" has more of a quasi-ambiance but is sung only in French. Meanwhile, "Kem Kem" and "Yeni Yol" show that Scottish/Celtic and Mid-Eastern elements can, in fact, be quite compatible. A musical roller coaster from start to finish, the album is one only the most adventurous listeners should acquire. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

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Credits of Heart of Uncle

  • Houzam Mustapha
  • Percussion, Multi Instruments, Drums (Snare), Hi Hat, Daira, Drum Fills, Drum Programming, Bells, Choir, Chorus, Drums, Drums (Bass), Vocals, Cymbals
  • Hijaz Mustapha
  • Banjo, Guitar, Violin, Cymbals, Guitar (Electric), Choir, Chorus, Tamboura, Hi Hat, Animation, Hawaiian Guitar, Maracas Mbira, Clapping, Drums (Snare), Baglama, Handclapping, Bells, Group Member, Hardingfele, Handringfele, Daira, Multi Instruments, Leader, Drums, Cello, Strings, Bouzouki, Fiddle
  • Kemo Mustapha
  • Organ, Keyboards, Prop Design, Gaide, Group Member, Gagda, Kaval, Arranger, Synthesizer, Accordion, Piano
  • Niaveti Mustapha III
  • Flute, Kaval, Group Member, Gaide, Gagda, Chang, Melodeon, String Arrangements, Nay, Accordion, Flute (Wood), Melodion, Multi Instruments, Drums, Piano
  • Sabah Habas Mustapha
  • Bass, Drum Programming, Group Member, Animation, Clapping, Guitar, Leader, Choir, Chorus, Vocals, Fiddle
  • Daoudi
  • Clarinet, Sax (Alto), Group Member, Saxophone
  • Sabah
  • Bass, Vocals, Choir, Chorus, Drum Programming, Handclapping
  • Houzam
  • Cymbals, Group Member, Drums (Bass), Choir, Chorus, Bells, Hi Hat, Drum Programming, Drums
  • Gaspar Lawal
  • Bass, Agogo, Sekere, Talking Drum, ?, Percussion, Drums, Drums (Bass), Claves, Conga

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