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Limited two CD set. During the Arab Spring, as protestors flooded the streets in protest against the ruling elite, it was music that galvanized their spirit and communicated their message out loud. Powerful chants, soaring traditional melodies and articulate hip-hop radiated throughout the revolutions. This Rough Guide charts the best underground tunes by El Tanbura, Sami Yusuf and Freemuse award winner Ramy Essam. Bonus CD Ramy Essam, Revolution Errupts Protest singer, and Freemuse Award Winner, Ramy Essam was on the ground at Tahrir Square throughout the Egyptian Revolution. He roused the crowds with his stirring songs which were viral hits as well. After Mubarak's exit, Ramy returned to Tahrir Square only to be arrested and subject to torture for four hours by the army. Since the events of 2011 he has continued to campaign for democracy via his impassioned songs. Album Tracks 1. Taty Taty 2. Kelmti Horra (My Word Is Free) 3. Heela Heela 4. Hon Enwaladet - Born Here [Arabic Version] [Version] 5. State of the Nation 6. Sout El Horeya 7. I'm Your Hope 8. Calling the Libyan Youth 9. Metlak Mesh 3Ayzin 10. Kafkef Domouak 11. Rahil 12. Ya Masr Hanet We Banet [Previously Unreleased] 13. Et Nous, Nous Aimons la Vie 1. Etma3Zam 2. Action 3. 3Ahd Mubark 4. 3Oksha 5. Bata2Ty 6. Sabona w Khazoo2 7. Shay El-Thawra 8. 8 April 9. Mal3Oon 10. El-Masala 11. Bta2Ty [Acoustic] [Version] 12. Dabora w Short 13. El-Ga7Sh Wel 7Omar 14. Nafadt 15. Tartoor 16. Al-Masry Al-Asly
