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Doctor Tell the World
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This recording is dedicated to one of the great leaders of the Palestinian resistance, Abd el Aziz al Rantisi, who was assassinated by Israel on April 17th, 2004.
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the taste of rock, the scent of jazz, and the feel of funk
This is the complete song collection of the music composed by the Palestinian surgeon and self-taught musician Doc Jazz. The songs here were mostly recorded and produced between 2001 and now, although a few of the songs date back to the late 80's and the early 90's. Normally, these songs are only available for listening, not for download. However, from time to time, songs will be on offer for FREE, sometimes even the whole collection - so check back frequently, add yourself to the or the so that you can stay informed about these offers! You can also INVALID -- Facebook Badge END -- Because of their reliance on a unique combination of politically critical lyrics and catchy beats and melodies, some of these songs managed to penetrate into mainstream Dutch media, most markedly the song 'Balken van Ellende' - a satirical song about the Dutch prime minister - which ended up being used in a news quiz on national television, where two questions were asked about the song (see videos). He also played all instruments and vocals on all songs, except on the album (produced by the African American producer Forrest Thomas) and on the Dutch song 'Doe Maar Multicultureel'. In these songs, Doc Jazz collaborated with prominent professionals from the Dutch jazz and fusion scene. His music can be found in a wide variety of styles ranging from piano ballads to funky music with a groove and with a taste of Doc Jazz's characteristic rock guitar solos (and on 'Front Door Key' the mesmerizing saxophone solos of Susanne Alt) - in three languages:. A Palestinian short shepherd's flute called the is also often featured in the songs. One last note: don't assume the music of Doc Jazz is only political! If you scroll through the vast collection of songs, you will find many songs about other subjects of love, and of life!
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Podcasts Politics
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#4,133 today Peak #6
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Doc Jazz
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Copyright 2005 Doc Jazz
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March 05, 2005
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MP3 4.0 MB 128 kbps 4:20
Story behind the song
On April 17th, 2004, which is nearly a year ago, doctor Abd el Aziz al Rantissi, a pediatrician and one of the Palestinian resistance's most inspirational and charismatic leaders, was murdered by the Israeli army by rockets fired from a helicopter. Doc Jazz's latest recording has captured his words, spoken in an interview with BBC's World Today only a few weeks before his death, and merged them into this melancholic litany. If you listen to it, you will find it hard to remain unmoved by his message, and the tone of his voice. By making this recording, the message of a people who are barely given the chance to tell their story, is hopefully perpetuated, and accessible to those who would otherwise never hear it.
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Doctor Tell the World Music and sung vocals by Doc Jazz Spoken words by Abd el Aziz al Rantissi, captured from an interview with the BBC Rantissi: As long as the tragedy is still going ahead, no one can stop resistance... We are looking for an end for our suffering, our tragedy ... An end for all kinds of aggression against our people ... Because we will not surrender in front of Israeli terror. Doc: Doctor tell the world what we are fighting for So they can understand We will follow you, cause your words are true Until we free our land Rantissi: Who is the terrorist? The occupier, or the people under occupation? It is unbelievable to accept that formula ... We are under occupation, and according to international laws, we have the right to defend our people, to defend our land, and to fight occupiers ... Doc: Doctor tell the world what we are fighting for So they can understand We will follow you, cause your words are true Until we free our land Rantissi: I am not afraid, I am looking to be a martyr... why? Because I believe that the last day for me is not in the hand of Sharon, but in the hand of Allah ... Allah is the only one who decides when I should leave this world, and I prefer to leave it (as a ) martyr ... They should say to them: stop your aggression, stop your assassination, stop your massacres ... stop your detention to Palestinians ... stop your dismissing to millions of Palestinians... They should say to the occupier: Stop. Enough is enough. Doc: Doctor tell the world what we are fighting for So they can understand We will follow you, cause your words are true Until we free our land You gave your life as a sacrifice Peace be upon you now (salaamun 3aleik) We won't let you down, we will never bow Peace be upon you now Rantissi: And they shouldn't say to the victim: Stop your resistance .. stop your hope to be free like any human being in the world Stop your looking to return home ... so I want to return home Hamas looking for an end to the Palestinian tragedy ... and Hamas will do for that goal ... No one can stop resistance
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