{"title":"Habibi Funk","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGerman label run by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/artist\/6153825-Malte-Kraus\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/artist\/6153825-Malte-Kraus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMalte Kraus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/artist\/5187023-Jannis-St%C3%BCrtz\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/artist\/5187023-Jannis-St%C3%BCrtz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJannis Stürtz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and focused on music from north Africa and the Near and Middle East. 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We started being interested in Armenian music from Beirut many years ago, after seeing the records pop up in shops and markets, and DJs like Ernesto Chahoud playing them at parties. From the get go Ara Kekedjian was our favorite. From his infectious arrangements, his catchy melody lines to his dapper looks: Born in 1946 in Bourj Hammoud, Lebanon, Ara became a central figure in the Armenian pop scene of the 1960s and 70s. With his mix of Armenian rhythms, hard-hitting drums, funky guitars, and charismatic stage presence, he carved out a bold sound in Estradayin (Armenian) pop rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1970s, the Beirut suburb Bourj Hammoud became a hub of creativity and it was home to countless labels, record shops, and venues. Among this vibrant scene, Ara’s records stand out for their energy and inventiveness. Unlike many classically trained singers of his generation, Ara’s delivery was new and playful. Tracks like Seta Seta and Ghapama showcase his talent for turning familiar melodies into driving, dance-floor grooves. His performances across Beirut and the region often electrifying crowds with theatrical guitar and organ solos cemented his reputation as a showman and innovator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompiled by Habibi Funk in collaboration with Darone Sassounian of Rocky Hill Records (who first introduced many to Armenian sounds with his Silk Road compilation). Thanks to the support of Ara’s extended family in Lebanon and Los Angeles, the album is fully licensed, with all profits split 50\/50 with his estate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA1.   Mini, Midi, Maxi \u003cbr\u003eA2.  Ay Dghakner \u003cbr\u003eA3.  Ghapama \u003cbr\u003eA4.  Seta, Seta \u003cbr\u003eA5.  Djeyrani Bess \u003cbr\u003eB1.  Karoun, Karoun \u003cbr\u003eB2.  Intch Imanai \u003cbr\u003eB3.  Ayn Oren \u003cbr\u003eB4.  Hayasdani Aghtchiger \u003cbr\u003eB5.  Sev Sev Atcher \u003cbr\u003eB6.  Karavan  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/sell\/item\/4030125904\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eData provided by Discogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Habibi Funk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46426469499017,"sku":"35595124","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/8834\/8041\/files\/35595124-025738296913ab34aad376913ab34aad3817628966926913ab34aad3a.jpg?v=1777975731"},{"product_id":"مها-مها-orkos-ارقص","title":"Maha - Orkos","description":"\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1LP Vinyl - HABIBI020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely unknown album by Salah Ragab's Cairo Jazz Band vocalist Maha, recorded in Cairo in 1979. Features productions by Hany Shenoda of Al Massrieen. Maha’s “Orkos,” originally released on cassette, is one of these standout musical diamonds that combines Jazz and Egyptian vocal traditions with Funk, Latin and Soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA1.  Orkos \u003cbr\u003eA2.  Kabl Ma Nessallem We Nemshy 3:30\u003cbr\u003eA3.  We Mesheet \u003cbr\u003eA4.  El Hob Matnassash \u003cbr\u003eB1.  Ala Shat El Nesyan \u003cbr\u003eB2.  Law Laffeina El Ard 6:16\u003cbr\u003eB3.  Ana Gaya \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/sell\/item\/4037225797\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eData provided by Discogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Habibi Funk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46426560856201,"sku":"24751121","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/8834\/8041\/files\/24751121-07370990634768818a660634768818a6621665624193634768818a665.jpg?v=1777976656"},{"product_id":"ahmed-ben-ali-ahmed-ben-ali-subhana-سبحان","title":"Ahmed Ben Ali - Subhana LP","description":"\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1LP Vinyl - HABIBI022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLibyan Reggae at its peak grooves courtesy of Benghazi-born Ahmed Ben Ali. After working with Ahmed on the 12” hit “Subhana” (Habibi012), Habibi Funk is back with a full-length release focusing on Ahmed’s releases from the mid 2000’s. The tracks on the LP represent a blisteringly deep collection of heavy reggae rhythms and synthesized grooves from a singular creative force, inspired as much from Jamaican sonics as from Libyan folkloric styles, as Ahmed says, “it’s the Libyan style, not some bullshit.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur first and major contact with Libyan music began five-or-so years ago, when we were invited to visit an abandoned tape factory in Tunisia. We have talked about this influential visit more at length for the Free Music release (Habibi021), if you’re interested. Anyhow, the place was astonishing. It had a room full of unused - but already printed - inlay cards for tapes and three large rooms spreading over two floors of unsold stock. A rough guess would be more than 100,000 copies already dubbed with music, many of which were produced for the Libyan market. On top of this the owner, Hechmi, also told us of another 200,000 blank tapes held in a separate unit. Much of the music we found there was clearly influenced by Jamaican music, and we soon realized how popular Reggae music had been in Libya since the 1970’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA1.  Ya Rait \u003cbr\u003eA2.  Subhana \u003cbr\u003eA3.  Ya Ghalian \u003cbr\u003eA4.  Damek Majeeb \u003cbr\u003eA5.  Ya Ghayeb \u003cbr\u003eB1.  Ghali \u003cbr\u003eB2.  La Ta'tather \u003cbr\u003eB3.  Ya Ta'ebha  \u003cbr\u003eB4.  Ana Middaee \u003cbr\u003eB5.  Aziz W Adda \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/sell\/item\/4037225722\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eData provided by Discogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Habibi Funk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46426561052809,"sku":"27436821","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/8834\/8041\/files\/27436821-0228018267ffd8e7ca43d67ffd8e7ca43f174482045567ffd8e7ca444.jpg?v=1777976660"},{"product_id":"various-habibi-funk-a-selection-of-music-from-libyan-tapes","title":"V\/A - Habibi Funk: A Selection From Libyan Tapes","description":"\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2LP Vinyl - HABIBI031\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis compilation isn't a sweeping history of Libyan music - it's a personal journey into the sounds we fell in love with while digging through tapes, conversations, and stories across Libya and beyond. Rather than spotlighting the country's most famous musical exports, the compilation brings forward a mix of overlooked gems and local classics of the cassette era: artists whose work thrived despite political limitations, and scarce international exposure. The music featured here blends reggae rhythms, synthy disco grooves, gritty pop, house, and funk, a vibrant collision of genres that reflects Libya's unique sonic landscape from the 1980s to the early 2000s. During this era, Independent artists relied on makeshift home studios or travelled abroad to record in Tunisia and Egypt, gradually building their own infrastructures for creativity. By the 90s and early 2000s, as access to digital equipment increased, a few of the artists began setting up their own studios - a shift that gave rise to a more self-sufficient recording culture across the country. The resulting sounds are anything but homogeneous. They reflect Libya's geographic and cultural crossroads: North African rhythms meet Arab melodies and deep African roots. Reggae, in particular, took on a local Libyan flavour - not just musically, through the slowed-down cadence of traditional shaabi beats, but socially, as a vehicle for expressing identity and pride. What ties all the artists on this comp together is a boundary-pushing approach to genre and style: recorded in small studios, exchanged by hand, and shaped by a cross-pollination of influences, from Benghazi to Tripoli and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA1.  Cheb Bakr - Allom \u003cbr\u003eA2.  Group Hewaya - Irja \u003cbr\u003eA3.  Shahd - Erhal Keef Alshams Tgheeb \u003cbr\u003eA4.  Ahmed Ben Ali - Jara \u003cbr\u003eB1.  The White Bird Band - Ya Ummi \u003cbr\u003eB2.  Khaled Al Melody - Jani Bigool \u003cbr\u003eB3.  Fathi Aldiyqz \u0026amp; Sons of Africa Band - Palestine Is My Homeland \u003cbr\u003eB4.  Libya Music Band - Kol Al Mawaeed \u003cbr\u003eC1.  Stars of Africa - Baed Al Farha \u003cbr\u003eC2.  Khaled Al Reigh - Zannik \u003cbr\u003eC3.  Khaled Al Zlitni - Jiti Yam Eloyoun Buhoor \u003cbr\u003eC4.  Murad Najah - Hubbi Leeki \u003cbr\u003eD1.  City Lights Band - Kul Ghrub \u003cbr\u003eD2.  Adil Al Ramli - Mawoud \u003cbr\u003eD3.  The Hope Duo - La Tgheeb Anni Wala Youm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/sell\/item\/4037225629\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eData provided by Discogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Habibi Funk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46426561282185,"sku":"34484218","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/8834\/8041\/files\/34484218-07036888688cf4bdcc819688cf4bdcc81c1754068157688cf4bdcc820.jpg?v=1777976664"},{"product_id":"charif-megarbane-charif-megarbane-marzipan-مرصبان","title":"Charif Megarbane - Marzipan","description":"\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1LP Vinyl - HABIBI023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHabibi Funk is excited to share “Marzipan” — our first full length contemporary release courtesy of Beirut’s multi-instrumental producer phenomenon Charif Megarbane. The LP is a journey into Charif’s styling, one he terms “Lebrary”: a vision of Lebanon and the Mediterranean expressed via the prismatic sonics of library music. Drawing influence from artists that encapsulates the Habibi Funk sound such as Ziad Rahbani, Ahmed Malek and Issam Hajali, Charif translates these influences into an LP that is equally at home in ’23.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing his previous release of EP “Tayara Warak” in 2022, “Marzipan” is a sonic journey that seeks to capture the full scope of Charif Megarbane’s habitus in 17 tracks. As a composer and producer, Megarbane touts hugely versatile, sometimes volatile musicianship—his 100+ catalogue of projects (including groups like the Cosmic Analog Ensemble, the Free Association Syndicate, Monumental Detail, etc.) features a huge domain of sonic direction. This collection was previously developed in Megarbane’s own Hisstology which hosts a wealth of collaborative efforts. Now, Habibi Funk represents Megarbane under his own name. Megarbane finds a sonic through-line in his surrounding soundscapes as he draws on the chaotic energy of the crowded Beirut metropolis (“Souk El Ahad”), the warm atmosphere of the Lebanese countryside (“Chez Mounir”), or the lushness of a Mediterranean beach resort (“Portemilio”). Reflecting the aural composition of his direct surroundings into kaleidoscopic instrumentation provides a unique insight into how one musical phenomenon transposes sight into sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA1.  Souk El Ahad \u003cbr\u003eA2.  Tarator \u003cbr\u003eA3.  Pas De Dialogue \u003cbr\u003eA4.  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Bala 3anouan \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/sell\/item\/4037226085\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eData provided by Discogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Habibi Funk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46426562363529,"sku":"27729468","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/8834\/8041\/files\/27729468-0940216664e3a22fc730564e3a22fc7307169263979164e3a22fc730c.jpg?v=1777976675"},{"product_id":"إبراهيم-الحسناوي-إبراهيم-الحسناوي-the-father-of-libyan-reggae-رائد-الريجى-الليبى","title":"Ibrahim Hesnawi - The Father Of Libyan Reggae","description":"\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1LP Vinyl - HABIBI024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're proud to present Ibrahim Hesnawi release “The Father of Libyan Reggae,” out October 6th. Kingston meets Tripoli in this fiery collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHesnawi crafts restless grooves with evident buttressing from a reggae foundation. Highlighted across the LP is how Hesnawi essentially pioneered such an effortless synthesis between traditional Libyan music and Jamaican reggae stylings, plus the endlessly disparate funk, jazz, and disco accents which firmly situate Hesnawi in a league of his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn many countries, reggae was a widespread fad before its popularity gradually subsided. In Libya, however, the genre remained popular since its initial introduction in the late 1970s. Reggae’s thematic throughlines like references to Pan-Africanism, liberation, and the end of oppression and exploitation resonated—and continues to resonate—forcefully amongst a Libyan audience. To this day, you will find countless bands playing variations of the genre as are there Facebook groups with predominantly Libyan members sharing old and new reggae tracks with ten-thousands of members. And no matter who you ask, chances are high that the genre’s popularity in Libya will be largely attributed to one man: Ibrahim Hesnawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn and raised in Tripolis, the capital of Libya, Hesnawi initially was not interested in music, however he credits Bob Marley as foundational to changing his life after having listened to his music in a electronics shop a friend of his was working at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReggae is instantly recognizable from the counterpoint between the bass and drum downbeat and the offbeat rhythm section. This very particular rhythm is part of the story of why the genre became so popular in Libya as Hesnawi explains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Libyans are inclined to Reggae for a reason, I think due to our traditional musical rhythm known as Darbuka “Libyan Drum” or Kaska, its rhythm is very similar to the one of Reggae therefore the society got closer to this music and the the nation loved the reggae style and embraced it“\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a handful songs Ibrahim Hesnawi sings in English but the 95% of his output is sung in Libyan Arabic. 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Tracks like “Love Meeting Love” and “Over You” showcase the band’s smooth harmonies, synths and musicianship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe release began as a cassette found in a family archive and has now eventually became one of our most pleasantly surprising resurgences of late 1980s Arab independent music: a timeless collection of songs made between rehearsals, nightlife shifts, aviation careers and everyday life in Amman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/habibifunkrecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/habibi-funk-036-pieces-of-a-dream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA1.  Love The Way You Make Me Feel  \u003cbr\u003eA2.  Simona \u003cbr\u003eA3.  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Ya Shagini  9:25\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/sell\/item\/4305716844\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eData provided by Discogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Habibi Funk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47925610905737,"sku":"15657596","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/8834\/8041\/files\/15657596-0387138969bc1937b53d369bc1937b53d4177393490369bc1937b53d6.jpg?v=1786159696"},{"product_id":"ali-and-charif-megarbane-tirakat","title":"Ali \u0026 Charif Megarbane - Tirakat","description":"\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1LP Vinyl - HABIBI033\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTirakat brings together Jakarta-based trio Ali and Lebanese composer and multi-instrumentalist Charif Megarbane in a collaboration shaped by long-standing cultural exchange between Indonesia and the Arab world. 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Instead, the final body compiled for this record consists of some – at least for us – nichey pearls and often overlooked artists; resulting in a diverse range of styles from Egyptian organ funk, disco sounds from Morocco, an example of the lively reggae scene of Libya, political songs from Lebanon, soundtrack music from Alge- ria, a musical union between Kenya and Oman, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Not Graded\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA1.  Douaa - Haditouni \u003cbr\u003eA2.  مجدي الحسيني - Music De Carneval \u003cbr\u003eA3.  Fadoul - Ahl Jedba \u003cbr\u003eB1.  Sal Davis - Qaboos \u003cbr\u003eB2.  منير الخولي - Heik Ha Nishtghil? \u003cbr\u003eB3.  Ouiness - Zina \u003cbr\u003eB4.  نجيب الهوش - Ya Aen Daly \u003cbr\u003eC1.  Zohra Aissaoui - Badala Zamana \u003cbr\u003eC2.  Ahmed Malek - Casbah \u003cbr\u003eC3.  Aït Meslayene - El Fen \u003cbr\u003eD1.  حميد الشاعري - Reet \u003cbr\u003eD2.  إبراهيم الحسناوي - Tendme \u003cbr\u003eD3.  Tony Benn Feghaly - Free Blow (Dub Version) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/sell\/item\/4307350059\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eData provided by Discogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Habibi Funk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47929254281353,"sku":"20152732","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/8834\/8041\/files\/20152732-0568723869bc1933b918069bc1933b9181177393489969bc1933b9184.jpg?v=1786241687"},{"product_id":"v-a-habibi-funk-an-eclectic-selection-of-music-from-the-arab-world","title":"V\/A - Habibi Funk (An Eclectic Selection Of Music From The Arab World)","description":"\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2LP Vinyl - HABIBI007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding 5 completely unreleased tracks, a download card and a 12 page book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInsanely good cross section of Middle Eastern FUNK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Not Graded\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA1.  Fadoul - Bsslama Hbibti \u003cbr\u003eA2.  Bob Destiny - Wang Dang \u003cbr\u003eA3.  Attarazat Addahabia - Unknown \u003cbr\u003eA4.  Jalil Bennis, Golden Hands - Mirza \u003cbr\u003eB1.  شرحبيل أحمد - Irkos Farfesh \u003cbr\u003eB2.  Bill Boo - Casablanca Shuffle \u003cbr\u003eB3.  Mallek Mohamed - Rouhi Ya Hafida \u003cbr\u003eB4.  Freh Khodja - La Coladera \u003cbr\u003eC1.  Kamal Keila - Al Asafir \u003cbr\u003eC2.  Ahmed Malek - Tape 19.11 \u003cbr\u003eC3.  حميد الشاعري - Ayonha \u003cbr\u003eC4.  Ahmed Malek - Bossa \u003cbr\u003eD1.  سمير رفراف, عبود السعدي - Games \u003cbr\u003eD2.  المصريين - Sah \u003cbr\u003eD3.  Sadok Gharbi, Georges Garzia - Lala Tibki \u003cbr\u003eD4.  Dalton (2) - Soul Brother \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/sell\/item\/4307357610\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eData provided by Discogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Habibi Funk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47929300779145,"sku":"35039795","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/8834\/8041\/files\/35039795-0290132768f863409d96f68f863409d971176110880068f863409d975.jpg?v=1786245015"},{"product_id":"فضول-fadoul-الزمان-صعيب-al-zman-saib","title":"Fadoul - Al Zman Saib","description":"\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1LP Vinyl - HABIBI002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a 12\"x 24\" folder with photos, liner notes, lyric translations and a download voucher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Not Graded\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA1.  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Ahmed Malek who has often been compared to Ennio Morricone recorded the majority of these songs in the 1970s and early 1980s. His first releases are standout moments in Habibi Funk label history so we are more than happy to be able to follow up with another presentation of his music in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInitially we got in touch with Ahmed’s music via youtube and then the stars aligned to connect us with his family in Algeria. During one of those visits many years ago his daughter Henia gave us a box full of master tapes that her father had kept at home and this collection eventually played the foundation for this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe were and still are mesmerized by how effortlessly the music would switch between thematic jazz, funk and Algerian folk counterweighted with an undertone of melancholia. Musical perception is different for every person, but there is a good chance that Malek’s music will touch you in one way or another. As Ahmed says, “I didn’t choose music, music chose me.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Not Graded\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA1.  Thème Djalti \u003cbr\u003eA2.  Leila Et Les Autres \u003cbr\u003eA3.  Thème Rythme Léger \u003cbr\u003eA4.  Bossa \u003cbr\u003eA5.  Aller Simple \u003cbr\u003eA6.  Casbah \u003cbr\u003eB7.  La La La \u003cbr\u003eB8.  Autopsie D'un Complot \u003cbr\u003eB9.  Le Mariage De Moussa \u003cbr\u003eB10.  L'empire Des Rêves \u003cbr\u003eB11.  Oulaya \u003cbr\u003eB12.  Djalti \u003cbr\u003eB13.  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