Track Listing

1. Tierra Del Sur
2. Que Pena
3. Ziroq
4. Closer To Me
5. Contando Cacahutes
6. Voices
7. Pobre Corazon
8. Reina
9. Prisonero
10. Patio Del Moro
11. Nomad
12. Cerca De Mi

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #442506 in Music
• Released on: 2003-11-03
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .28 pounds

Amazon.co.uk Review
Named after a mythical North African wind that stirred passion in the hearts of Europeans touched by it, Ziroq has this same effect using music. This band of veteran sidemen, led by songwriters Marcus Nand and Carmine Rojas, sweep through various countries, taking on such seductive sounds as pop-oriented flamenco, gypsy music, Arabic melodies, exotic Indian flourishes as well as a few other tasteful odds and ends. The suave Nand sings throughout, proving to be a fine pop vocalist (with lyrics in both Spanish and English) whose sensual rasp isn’t too far from that of Peter Gabriel. Also like Gabriel, this quintet incorporates smooth modern-sounding production that gracefully supports the ethnic elements with a skilful flair that will appeal to fans of various tasteful but technologically savvy fusions of world music. Certainly off to an auspicious beginning, it would seem that the members of Ziroq will spend much of their time on Ziroq’s music in the years to come. -–Tad Hendrickson

CD Description
Ziroq is a band like no other--influenced by Led Zeppelin as much as Peter Gabriel, by flamenco music and Mexican pop as well as North African sounds, they shape a sultry fusion of rock, smooth-voiced pop, and world music, adding a sultry Mediterranean feel. Ziroq's music is heartily recommended for those cultural gatecrashers who want their "exotica" to bereal and to rock.