Mediterranean Nights

The incredible passion and joy of the Mediterranean music is a fusion of Arabic, Spanish, French and Greek musical influences fueled by centuries of trade between the Mediterranean's dynamic and rich cultures. Radouane heard the rhythms and beats that would be a soundtrack to his life, Largely self-taught - he would play, western pop, rock, blues and jazz, with family and friends. Later he would hear a Spanish guitar solo on a Moroccan beach and he had an epiphany. The Spanish guitar became Radouane's favorite instrument. Since immigrating to the United States he has continued to play, collaborate and experiment with the Mediterranean sounds he grew up with. Simeon Kokov I grew up in Bulgaria under a Soviet influenced country and culture until my late teens. Bulgarian music is rough and real. It has to be. When I learned the guitar, it was a deliberate and methodical effort. I had to find out the mechanics and art behind the deeply moving music that filled me with joy. Studying in the United States has been a wonderful experience and I have made many lifelong friends along the way. My soul has learned a lot from the many wonderful people and musicians I have met from all over the world. The music in this album from Radouane and I is truly played from the heart and I hope you enjoy it.