Ahmed Mukhtar – Al-hambra (2025)

Label
ARC

Release Date
2025-08-25

Cat#
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Ahmed Mukhtar – Al-hambra (2025) is a curated World, Arabic, Middle Eastern compilation and album release issued via ARC (2025-08-25). Spanning a total runtime of 00:46:58 across 11 tracks, this release delivers club-ready production, crisp low-end weight, and refined electronic grooves tailored for DJs and modern dancefloor selectors.

Tracklist:

Ahmed Mukhtar on oud and Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde on flamenco guitar explore the entwined musical traditions of their two cultures. The compositions unfold as an elegant dialogue between the two instruments, weaving intricate melodies and rhythmic subtleties that echo centuries of cultural exchange. Through Al-hambra, they create a space where the voices of the oud and guitar converse as equals, bridging time and tradition with a grace that feels both timeless and innovative.

01. 1 Ahmed Mukhtar;Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde;Demi Garcia Sabat – River Banks [4:19]

01. 2 Ahmed Mukhtar;Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde;Demi Garcia Sabat – Basra [5:53]

01. 3 Ahmed Mukhtar – A Moment of Taqasim [4:32]

01. 4 Ahmed Mukhtar – Baghdadi Girl [3:59]

01. 5 Ahmed Mukhtar – Caravan [4:56]

01. 6 Ahmed Mukhtar – Samaa'i ajam [4:29]

01. 7 Ahmed Mukhtar – Quietness [4:49]

01. 8 Ahmed Mukhtar – Iraqi merengue [3:04]

01. 9 Ahmed Mukhtar – Al-hambra [4:35]

01. 10 Ahmed Mukhtar – Scheherazade, Op. 35: III. The Young Prince and the Young Princess (Arr. for Flamenco Guitar, Oud & Percussion by Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde) [6:22]

Editorial Note (EN):
From a DJ and production perspective, Ahmed Mukhtar – Al-hambra (2025) highlights the signature sonic aesthetic of ARC within the World, Arabic, Middle Eastern spectrum. The arrangement balances punchy drum programming, atmospheric textures, and mix-friendly transitions that integrate seamlessly into warm-up, peak-time, or late-night club sets.

От редакции (RU):
Ahmed Mukhtar – Al-hambra (2025) на лейбле ARC — это полноформатный релиз и компиляция в стилях World, Arabic, Middle Eastern, отличающийся плотным клубным мастерингом и выверенной динамикой. Материал отлично ложится в микс и станет надежным пополнением профессиональной медиатеки диджеев и ценителей электронной сцены.