Al Kamar (1989)

“Al Kamar” is the first fusion between Irish traditional music, flamenco, and music from the Maghreb. Among the special guests of this album are Antonio Carmona, leader of the band Ketama and Jamal Ouassini, director of the Tangeri Orchestra. In 1990 “Al Kamar” was presented in Paris at theatre La Cigale, Le Cirque d’Hiver and l’Institut du Monde Arabe with special guests Manu Di Bangu and Jacques Higelin. All music composed by O' Breskey. "Long predates Riverdance” FINTAN VALLELY, THE IRISH TIMES “Mesmerizing. Al Kamar is a snapshot of musicians in thrall to the sensuality of Mediterranean music and the impenetrable depths of the Orient.