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Home (for Jenin)
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This song commemorates the Jenin massacre by the Israeli army in 2002. (from the album Front Door Key)
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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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#4,389 in subgenre Peak #18
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Peak #93
Author
Doc Jazz
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Copyright 2004 Doc Jazz
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May 26, 2007
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MP3 4.1 MB 128 kbps 4:27
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Desolately looking at what once was home And wondering why it had to go The little girl swallows her tears Yesterday the soldiers came Took everything she had away Nothing left to live off but her fears This crazy world is letting The culprits get away Refugees in their own land Deported by a savage hand And thrown into famine and despair But around her neck the front door keys Will keep alive the memories Returning home is now her only care And now she still remembers How daddy used to say Home is always in your heart They can't take that away Be strong, even when life gets rough And nothing seems to go your way Someday, justice will overcome Their lies will fall apart But till then let home live in your heart Nightmares from the screams at night Are keeping her from sleeping tight Images of fire, blood and tears The occupation is a crime Defenceless people terrified As desperation grows throughout the years Resisting occupation Is the only thing to do Whatever happened in Jenin Was deliberately kept unseen A shameless crime was covered up in veils But as time goes by we won't forget The truth will be uncovered yet As long as we are there to tell the tale Copyright 2002, Doc Jazz
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