Until the civil war that began tearing Lebanon apart in 1975, Beirut had become the capital of the music industry and show business for the entire Middle East. For most singers in the Arab world (FAIRUZ, SABAH, FARID EL ATRACHE, OMAR KHORSHID, TAROUB, the RAHBANI brothers, etc.), visiting this cultural Mecca, with its influence comparable to that of Paris, was a rite of passage, whether to record under optimal technical conditions or perform in the city's many nightclubs. This sumptuous LP compilation offers a medley of songs in various genres (Arab pop, Latin jazz, folk-rock, charming big band, surf rock, etc.) from a golden age that is, sadly, long gone.
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