3 Mustaphas 3 - Friends, Fiends & Fronds

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3 Mustaphas 3 is a British World music band formed in 1982. Core members are Ben Mandelson (under the name Hijaz Mustapha), Tim Fienburgh (1954–2008) (under the name Niaveti III) Colin Bass (under the name Sabah Habas Mustapha), and Nigel Watson (under the name Houzam Mustapha), around which orbit many other Mustaphas – all supposed to be the nephews of Uncle Patrel Mustapha. They claim to originate from the Balkans, but play music from almost every continent; their slogan, "Forward in all directions!", is an expression of this musical diversity. Active at the end of the 1980s and the beginning of the 1990s, they have now stopped producing and performing together, but haven't officially disbanded. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_Mustaphas_3
 
Friends, Fiends & Fronds
 
A collection of mostly singles (both "A" and "B" sides) and remixes, Friends, Fiends and Fronds is yet another example of 3 Mustaphas 3's unpredictable and risk-taking nature. A generous dose of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean styles can be found, and true to form, the group successfully incorporates everything from Afro-Cuban salsa to Scottish/Celtic music. Some of the material, although enjoyable, isn't essential, and in general, this CD isn't in a class with Heart of Uncle or Soup of the Century. Nonetheless, there's a lot to admire here -- including "Linda Linda" (which brings together Afro-Cuban and Middle Eastern elements) and the Greek-oriented "Anapse to Cigaro." This is a CD that can make you think you're in Ankara one minute and Havana the next.

1. Si Vous Passez Par La
2. Starehe Mustapha I, II & III!!
3. Maldita Guajira
4. Linda Linda (Ach, Ya Linda, Ya Linda)
5. Kopanista
6. Linda Linda (Ach, Ya Linda, Ya Linda)
7. Fiz'n (DJ Trouble Fezz Meets 3 Mustaphas 3)
8. A. Buke E Kripe Ne Vater Tone/B. Kalaxhojne
9. Anapse To Tsigaro
10. Shouffi Rhirou
11. Niska Banja
12. Kag Kuzulu Geylan
13. Selma

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