Song 43: Lover’s Hymn by El-Funoun Palestinian Popular Dance Troupe (2016)

Song: Lover’s Hymn
Release: Zajel (LP)
Artist/s: El-Funoun Palestinian Popular Dance Troupe
From: Palestine
Listen: YouTube
Is It On Streaming? Yes
Why Do I Like It? In a (not necessarily surprising) way, it reminds me of the austere a cappella traditional Irish music that helped me understand my own culture and people — overwhelming beautiful, but laden with complicated feelings.

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