Various - Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection from the Arab World (Part 2)

Habibi Funk's second label compilation follows a personal trail through overlooked recordings from North Africa and the Middle East. Egyptian organ funk, Moroccan disco, Libyan reggae, Lebanese political songs and Algerian soundtrack music all appear, reflecting distinct scenes and artists rather than a single historical genre.

Returning names include Fadoul, Ahmed Malek and Hamid El Shaeri, alongside selections by Douaa, Sal Davis and Ibrahim Hesnawi. The thirteen-track vinyl programme moves from Haditouni to Tony Benn Feghaly's Free Blow dub, making room for the variety of musical approaches behind the label's catalogue. This edition presents the selection across two records.

Format: 2LP vinyl
Label: Habibi Funk
Catalogue number: HABIBI015-1

Tracklist

A1. Douaa - Haditouni
A2. Magdy El Hussainy - Music De Carneval
A3. Fadoul - Ahl Jedba
B1. Sal Davis - Sultan Qaboos Song
B2. Munir Khauli - Heik Ha Nishtghil
B3. Ouiness - Zina
B4. Najib Al Housh - Ya Aen Daly
C1. Zohra - Badala Zamana
C2. Ahmed Malek - Casbah
C3. Ait Meslayene - El Fen
D1. Hamid El Shaeri - Reet
D2. Ibrahim Hesnawi - Tendme
D3. Tony Benn Feghaly - Free Blow (Dub Version)