Hamza El Din passed away afew weeks ago.
He was a grand master of
subtlety, understatement,
and quiet intensity.
Witnessing him perform
live was a spiritual blessing
I feel immensely fortunate
to have seen him twice.
He lives on in our memories
and through his marvellous
recordings. "A Wish" is a
quintessential world music
testament.
Like Miles Davis or great bluesmen, Hamza's gift to the world
was hypnoticly heartfelt music: simple, eloquent proof that
less can be so much more.
The comfort that we'll always have his music to accompany us
helps alleviate the great sadness of his passing.
Here's to Hamza.
Let the notes speak for themselves.
Obituaries: Guardian, NYTimes
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