Hamza El Din – A Wish (CD, 1999, Sounds True STA M110D, US)

Why This CD Matters
A Wish is Hamza El Din’s 1999 album centered on his oud, percussion, and vocals, with contributions from cellist Joan Jeanrenaud, pianist W. A. Mathieu, percussionist Hani Naser, vocalist Shizuru Ohtaka, and ney player Amy Cyr. The seven-track recording combines El Din’s Nubian musical background with an acoustic ensemble and was recorded at Different Fur Studios. The album was the final full-length release issued during El Din’s lifetime.

Collector Note
This US Sounds True CD edition was released in 1999 under catalog number STA M110D. The release was glass-mastered and pressed by WEA Mfg. Olyphant, with the supplied release information identifying glass-master number X7529.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Sounds True – STA M110D
Country: US
Released: 1999
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Not specified

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Greetings – 7:38
Sunset – 10:29
Anesigu – 4:04
Griffin 2 – 11:10
Nagrishad – 7:04
Samai Husaini – 6:41
A Wish – 9:03

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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