Azam Ali - O Felix!

The Track "O Felix (12th century, Latin)" is taken from Azam Ali's fantastic solo debut Album "Portals Of Grace" (2002). Listen and enjoy it.

Having made her name as the ethereal vocalist of Vas & Niyaz, Azam Ali ventures forth with this shimmering solo debut. Openly influenced by Hildegard von Bingen, "Portals Of Grace" continues Ali's long relationship with the music and stories of medieval Europe, drawing from Sephardic, Breton, and Latin sources, to name a few.

About the track:
It was the music of the visionary Abbess Hildegard Von Bingen that first opened my ears and my heart to the music of medieval Europe. In my opinion, she was on of the greatest and most profilic souls to have graced this earth. Although she is best known for her music, which are some of the most beautiful and unique compositions written in the middle ages, she was also a mystic, naturalist, and playwright. Her renunciation of the world, her passionate dedication to a life of creativity, and her extreme devotion to God have left us with a profoundly deep legacy of music and spirituality.

About Azam Ali: "One of today's most astounding voices"
Azam Ali's voice is a glorious, unforgettable instrument which will set a thousand minarets spinning with its sensuous, rich pulchritude. Her velvet vocals convey both sensuality and devotional ecstasy. She has become one of the best-love vocalist on world music scene.

Musicians:
Azam Ali (vocals)
Greg Ellis (tuned gongs & bowls, keyboards, vocal drones)

Produced by Azam Ali. Published by Narada Production (2002)

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[spacecowboy5000]

I found this by mistake. This is the best mistake I've ever made! Such a beautiful voice - it transports me. Thanks for posting.

[acerb45666555]

its amazing a Farsi,(Iranian), singer would have such respect for European composers such as Hildegard Von Bingen........................­..now if only a western singer would expose the genius of Farsi composers!

[stinkleaf]

@unapologeticmind way to speak the truth!

[unapologeticmind]

@acerb45666555 I get your point, but music should never be about cultural reciprocity, nor should it be a matter of cultural conformity (e.g. the crap MTV feeds us). Musical style and expression should always and uncompromisingly be an individual matter/choice, for both the performer and the listener...

[04938dreadfelix]

just another guy that typed in his own name.

[04938dreadfelix]

Just another guy that typed in his own name.I like Felix in the sky better though.

[romulanXwarlock]

Absolutely ethereal voice!

[felixdljkra]

i typed in my name, then found myself in deep hypnosis,,...

[laelamarie1]

She is incomparable! Someone once commented a likeness to Ofra Haza...I cannot see it... Ali only gets better and better.

[soothsayer1985]

I want to marry her :)

[meysamlondon]

Beautiful voice.



[ParadoxAnonymous]

Beautiful voice.

It takes me somewhere deep into my own imagination.