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Hossam Ramzy
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In the mid 1970s Hossam arrived to England, and enjoyed great success as a jazz drummer working with respected musicians such as Andy Sheppard and Geoff Williams. Hossam soon found himself turning full circle back to his first love, the Egyptian drums, and the thrilling dance rhythms of the Middle East. He then incorporated his rhythmic experience into creating a new sound since heard on hundreds of the world?s leading albums. The distinctive sound of Hossam?s Arabian & North African string arrangements, and his exciting percussion, soon caught the imagination of Peter Gabriel. Hossam was invited to perform on Passion, later Us and Up. Hossam then developed his skills in both string arrangements and production, and has played on, arranged and produced many songs for some of the world?s leading artists such as: Yesim Salkim, Celick Erici, Cheb Khaled, Tarkan, Rachid Taha, Faudel, the Gypsy Kings, etc. In 1994 Robert Plant and Jimmy Page (ex-Led Zeppelin) invited Hossam to bring together a band of Arabian musicians and work on their reunion album No Quarter - Unledded. The album was a worldwide bestseller. This led to Hossam joining Page & Plant on their historic reunion 1995/96 world tour. A subsequent highlight was his involvement as orchestra director and lead percussionist for the historic 1-2-3 Soleil concert and album, which brought together the talents of Khaled, Taha, Faudel, and many of North Africa?s leading musicians. Hossam has released numerous albums of Egyptian dance music for ARC Music, and in November 2001, at the label?s 25th Anniversary party, he was awarded a special Platinum disc for being their top selling artist, with over 200,000 sales to date. His extensive discography includes: Afro-Celt Sound System, Marc Almond, Joan Armatrading, Ash, Claudio Baglioni, Big Country, Bond, Chick Corea, Pino Daniele, Anne Dudley, E.L.O., Celick Erici, Faudel, Peter Gabriel, Boy George, Gypsy Kings, Deborah Harry, Greg Hunter, Jay-Z, Kamal Ka?et, Alexandros Karozas, Cheb Khaled, Donal Lunny, Mathilda May, Loreena McKenitt, Maryam Mursal, Luciano Pavarotti, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, Procol Harum, Rolling Stones, Rachid Taha, Tarkan, Barbara Thompson, Mari Wilson and Paul Young. Film Soundtracks: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Last Temptation of Christ, The Saint, Stargate, Stealing Beauty, Wings of a Dove. Official Web Site: http://www.hossamramzy.com |
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Music from Sudan (ARC Music EUCD1799, 2003) Classical Egyptian Dance ? El-Sultan (ARC Music EUCD1803, 2003) |
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| Raks sharki, Belly dance, Arabic, Egyptian, Bedouin, Tabla (Egyptian), Percussion | |
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