Lament d'Oran

Algerian melancholic raï, Oran-inspired modal melody with wistful quarter-tone inflections, slow swaying 6/8 groove, expressive solo oud and qanun answering a restrained violin, soft hand percussion and deep rounded bass; begin sparsely with oud, gradually add strings and percussion, crest into an aching instrumental refrain, then resolve quietly. Intimate, organic recording with warm room tone and clear melodic focus.