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Amada (Between Two Seas)

by Sami Yusuf

Album: Sami Yusuf — Essentials

Duration: 8:42

Maqam: BayatiGenre: nasheed, ilahi, qasida, madihYear: 2020Type: nasheedComposer: Sami Yusuf

Story & Cultural Context

This track is a centerpiece of the 'O Lovers' project, inspired by the poetry of the 14th-century mystic Imadaddin Nasimi. It explores the concept of 'Between Two Seas' (Barzakh), representing the meeting point of the physical and spiritual realms.

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Amada (Between Two Seas)

Amada (Between Two Seas)

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MaqamBayati
Genre
nasheedNasheed · Arabic نشيدA devotional Islamic song. Traditionally sung by voice or with a frame drum; many modern ones add instruments.Browse →Glossary →ilahiIlahi · Turkish ilahiA Turkish devotional hymn, often from the Sufi tradition.Browse →Glossary →qasidaQasida · Arabic قصيدةA long classical Arabic poem; in devotional music, one sung in praise or supplication (e.g. the Burdah).Browse →Glossary →madihMadih · Arabic مديحPraise poetry sung for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.Browse →Glossary →
Instruments
vocalpercussionstringspianooudney

Credits

ComposerSami Yusuf
LyricistSami Yusuf
ArrangementSami Yusuf
ProducerSami Yusuf
LabelAndante Records

Story & Cultural Context

This track is a centerpiece of the 'O Lovers' project, inspired by the poetry of the 14th-century mystic Imadaddin Nasimi. It explores the concept of 'Between Two Seas' (Barzakh), representing the…

Titles in Other Languages

العربيةآماده
EnglishAmada (Between Two Seas)
TürkçeAmada