Hamza El Din

Hamza El Din’s Escalay: The Water Wheel is a profound exploration of Nubian music, weaving together traditional sounds with an experimental spirit that was revolutionary for its time. Released in 1971, the album offers an intimate and immersive look into El Din's unique musical world, where the rippling sound of water and the resonance of ancient instruments blend seamlessly to evoke a landscape and culture rich with history.

Escalay: The Water Wheel is not merely an album, but a living, breathing piece of art. Hamza El Din’s fusion of Nubian tradition with an avant-garde sensibility stands as a testament to the universality and adaptability of music. It remains one of the most important albums in the world music canon, a masterpiece that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries, urging listeners to reflect on the flow of life, the passage of time, and the profound beauty of sound.