{"product_id":"ziad-rahbani-ana-moush-kafer-1985","title":"Ziad Rahbani - Ana Moush Kafer (1985)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWewantsounds is delighted to continue its \u003cstrong\u003eZiad Rahbani\u003c\/strong\u003e reissue program with \u003cem\u003eAna Moush Kafer\u003c\/em\u003e, a classic album by the Lebanese legend Ziad Rahbani, recorded at his By-Pass Studio in Beirut during the height of the Lebanese Civil War in 1985. Showcasing Rahbani's signature blend of Arabic music infused with touches of jazz-funk and bossa nova, the album has attained cult status over the years. Originally released on cassette, it has never before been available on vinyl. Newly remastered, this edition features the original Relax-In cassette artwork from 1985 and includes new liner notes by \u003cstrong\u003eMario Choueiry\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZiad Rahbani, who passed away in 2025, remains one of the most influential figures in modern Arabic music and a cultural icon in Lebanon. A musician, composer, pianist, producer and playwright, he helped modernize Arabic music over five decades. The son of composer \u003cstrong\u003eAssi Rahbani\u003c\/strong\u003e and singer \u003cstrong\u003eFairuz\u003c\/strong\u003e, he shaped her late '70s-'80s recordings, producing \u003cem\u003eWahdon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMaarifti Feek\u003c\/em\u003e, while building a major solo career with classics such as \u003cem\u003eAbu Ali\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHoudou Nisbi\u003c\/em\u003e, which have become cult favourites for a new generation of DJs and music lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1985 in Lebanon, \u003cem\u003eAna Moush Kafer\u003c\/em\u003e stands as one of Rahbani's key achievements. Recorded at his By-Pass Studio during the Lebanese Civil War, it blends Arabic melodic traditions with jazz-funk, bossa nova and Western arrangements. Originally cassette-only, it became one of his most revered releases. Throughout the album, Rahbani's writing reflects the turbulence of wartime Beirut with a blend of sharp social observation, political satire and melancholy. It captures a moment in Lebanese cultural history where experimentation, satire and popular song intersected, giving the album its enduring influence among music lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSung by Rahbani and \u003cstrong\u003eSami Hawat\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside Beirut-based musicians, the album features both Western and traditional Arabic instruments. It balances refined arrangements with lyrical irony, social commentary and political reflection, which remain deeply resonant in today's context in Lebanon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of the album is the song \u003cem\u003eShou A'ada Ma Bada\u003c\/em\u003e, with lyrics by \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Harb\u003c\/strong\u003e, which reveals a clear bossa nova influence, while the closing track, \u003cem\u003eAl Mokawama Al Watania Al Lobnani\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a deeply human view of war, avoiding patriotic cliché in favour of a nuanced perspective rooted in lived experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Mario Choueiry observes in his liner notes, \"\u003cem\u003eAna Moush Kafer\u003c\/em\u003e stands as one of the high points of modern Arab political songwriting, yet transcends its historical and geographical context through the universal relevance of its themes and the timeless quality of its music.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty years on, \u003cem\u003eAna Moush Kafer\u003c\/em\u003e remains a landmark of Arab music. Wewantsounds presents it on vinyl for the first time, newly remastered and featuring original artwork. This long-awaited reissue restores one of Ziad Rahbani's most important works to circulation, reaffirming its place as a defining statement in modern Arabic music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WEWANTSOUNDS","offers":[{"title":"Black Vinyl LP","offer_id":58517417394521,"sku":"SDZ-48395","price":37.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/WWSLP126-front-horizontal.png?v=1783423978","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/ziad-rahbani-ana-moush-kafer-1985","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}