Zekra - ذكرى Zikra

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Review by Bayu Andika

Album Review: ذكرى (Zikra) by Zekra – A Folk Journey from Saudi Arabia If you're into music that feels like a warm hug from the past, ذكرى (Zikra) by Zekra is worth your time. Released back in 1998, this gem from Saudi Arabia dives deep into Folk, World, and Country vibes, with a sound that’s raw yet full of soul. Produced under the label فنون الجزيرة, it's got this earthy feel that makes you wanna sit back, sip some tea, and just vibe. Let me break it down for ya. The album has tracks like "ابتعد عني" and "وداعتك قلبي," which I still can’t get out of my head. "ابتعد عني" hits different—it’s one of those songs where the percussion (shoutout to إبراهيم الطليحي and the crew) just pulls you in. It’s simple but so powerful, kinda like when someone tells you straight-up how they feel without sugarcoating anything. You don’t need fancy lyrics to understand what’s going on here; the emotion does all the talking. Then there’s "وداعتك قلبي," which honestly feels like a goodbye letter set to music. There’s something about the melody that sticks with you long after the song ends. Maybe it’s how smooth Zekra’s voice glides over the instruments, or maybe it’s because we’ve all been in that spot where saying goodbye feels harder than it should. Either way, it’s a track that stays with you. The whole team behind this album deserves props—like أمين عاكف and the engineers who made sure every beat and note was crisp. And kudos to محمد الناقوري for mastering it all together. Even the supervision by يزيد الخالد adds that extra layer of care that makes the album feel intentional, not rushed. What I love most about Zikra is how unapologetically authentic it is. It doesn’t try too hard to impress you. Instead, it invites you into its world—a world filled with old-school stories, heartfelt emotions, and rhythms that make you nod your head even if folk music isn’t usually your thing. Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album almost feels like overhearing a private conversation between friends. It’s intimate, real, and sometimes messy—but isn’t that what life’s all about? So grab a copy (if you can find one!) and let Zekra take you on a trip down memory lane. Just don’t blame me if you end up humming “وداعتك قلبي” all day!

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Artist: Zekra
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
شهر
يالايمي
لا ماهو واجد
قالها
وداعتك قلبي
أغاني قديمة
دخيل الله
هذا أنا
أحذرك
الين اليوم
ابتعد عني

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Catalog Numbers

FJCD 1220

Labels

فنون الجزيرة

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Produced Forفنون الجزيرة
Recorded AtSout El Hob Studios
Mixed AtSout El Hob Studios

Credits

RoleCredit
Engineerأمين عاكف, عبد الكريم محمد, عمرو هاشم, مجيد دشتي, ياسر أنور
Mastered Byمحمد الناقوري
Percussionإبراهيم الطليحي, سعيد الأرتست, فتحي الصقر, محمد أبو رايش
Supervised Byيزيد الخالد

Notes

تم تسجيل الموسيقى وتركيب الصوت والايقاعات والمكساچ باستوديوهات: - صوت الحب - عمار ساوند - رباعيات - إم ساوند القاهرة والنظائر - دن دون الكويت

About Zekra

Zikra (1966 - 2003) was a Tunisian singer. Her name meaning memory in Arabic can also be transliterated as Thikra, Dhikra or Zekra.

Real Name

    • ذكرى محمد عبدالله الدالي (ฎikra Muลammed ʾAbd Allah al-Dāli)

Name Vars

  • Zekra
  • Zekra-
  • Zikra
  • Zikra Mohamed
  • Zokri
  • ذكرى محمد

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The 1998 Saudi Arabian album *ذكرى (Zikra)* by Zekra is a hidden gem in the Folk, World, & Country genre. It brings together a talented team of musicians and engineers, like percussionists إبراهيم الطليحي and سعيد الأرتست, who added rich rhythms to tracks such as "وداعتك قلبي" and "أغاني قديمة." Mastered by محمد الناقوري, the album feels like a heartfelt journey through emotion and tradition. Fun fact: it was released under the label فنون الجزيرة, keeping its cultural roots alive.