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"... But there
can be no overlooking the spectacular instrumental closer that just
burns down the house. Liu Fang on pipa & Farhan Sabbagh on mazhar,
an open framed drum, take off on a supercharged dance blast called
"Night of the Bonfire" that will burn the soles straight off your
shoes..." - Barbara Flaska, PopMatters Music, 11 February 2004.
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... Considering
that the Chinese people have been isolated from external musical
influences for the majority of the last 60 years, and didn't have
much contact before the Cultural Revolution, a healthy tradition
has managed to survive to this day, supported by both the government
and even the younger aspects of the population. This glorious music
is represented here by many artists. Particularly
touching is the soft "The Night of Bonfire," performed on the pipa
(picked dulcimer) by Liu Fang, currently a resident of Canada. Performed
with a wisp of percussion by Farhan Sabbagh, the delicate song races
forward to a breakneck tempo by mid-song. Not bad for an artist
in her 20s! ...
The Rough Guide To The Music Of China (World Music Network, 2003)
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"I listened
repeatedly to the "Arabic and Chinese Music" CD throughout the weekend.
It is profoundly enjoyable every time. I keep hearing new rhythms
and sounds as if I had never heard them before. It is satisfying
to hear a group of instruments together, the way they relate, take
turns, complement each other. These are master musicians at work,
indeed." - Suzanne Stanton, USA
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Parfums d'Orient - Liu Fang et Farhan Sabbaph, un dlicieux
croisement Chine-Syrie, Le Soleil, DI 14 JULLIET 2000.
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