In September 1988, “ECM” label released “Nafas” the fifth Rabih Abou-Khalil album. It was recorded in 1988, at “Rainbow Studios” in Oslo, Norway, and was produced by Manfred Eicher.

Personnel:

• Rabih Abou-Khalil – oud, arrangements
• Glen Velez – frame drums
• Setrak Sarkissian – darabukka
• Selim Kusur – voice, ney
• Jan Erik Kongshaug – engineer
• Dieter Rehm – design photography

Track lisring:

All tracks by Rabih Abou-Khalil, except where noted.

1. Awakening – Glen Velez
2. Window – Glen Velez, Rabih Abou-Khalil, Setrak Sarkissian, Selim Kusur
3. Gaval Dance – Glen Velez
4. The Return I
5. The Return II
6. Incantation
7. Waiting
8. Amal Havati – Mohammad Abdul Wahah
9. Nafas
10. Nandi – Glen Velez