Alabina

I have a CD, Alabina Album 2, to be exact, that is a surprising mix of Spanish, Arabic, and Hebrew. I think Alabina, sadly has disbanded, correct me if I'm wrong. But the beautiful, Israeli-born singer, Ishtar, has embarked on a solo career. My neighbor, a very nice but extremely right-wing individual explained to someone asking what that music was coming out of my window that it was some so-and-so crap, subversive and all. So I now listen to it with headphones only. I looked up Habibi in the online 'Urban Dictionary' so I kind of understand what Habibi means but don't know what Habibi Ya Nour el Ein means. It is interesting that the expert explained that Habibi is also a word in Hebrew, like many Arabic words, which brings me back to my argument. These people are more alike than different, so it is very frustrating that they cannot live in peace with each other.

I get the impression that this music is more Pop and for an older audience while the younger generation prefers American or English contemporary music. What I enjoy about it is that I understand the Spanish and I like the upbeat rhythms. My favorite track is Alabina Megamix. Wish I could understand Arabic.