Track Listing

1. Tierra Del Sur
2. Que Pena
3. Ziroq
4. Closer To Me
5. Contando Cacahuetes
6. Voices
7. Pobre Corazon
8. Reina
9. Prisionero
10. Patio del Moro
11. Nomad
12. Cerca De Mi

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #380021 in Music
• Released on: 2002-07-09
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .28 pounds

Amazon.com
Named after a mythical North African wind that stirred passion in the hearts of Europeans touched by it, Ziroq offers the same effect through its music. This band of veteran sidemen, led by songwriters Marcus Nand and Carmine Rojas, sweep through various countries, taking on such seductive sounds as pop-oriented flamenco, Gypsy, and Arabic music, while adding exotic Indian flourishes and a few other tasteful odds and ends. The suave Nand sings throughout, proving to be a fine pop vocalist (with lyrics in both Spanish and English) whose sensual rasp isn't too far from that of Peter Gabriel. Also like Gabriel, this quintet incorporates smooth, modern-sounding production that gracefully supports the ethnic elements of the music with a skillful flair that will appeal to fans of various tasteful but technologically savvy fusions of world music. Certainly off to an auspicious beginning, it would seem that the members of Ziroq will spend much of their time focusing on the band in the years to come. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews

Spicy Hot!
If you want a cd that can create a sense of escape then this is the one. Listening to this cd makes you wish you were sitting on an exotic island with someone you love!

If I had to describe it in one word it would be: SEXY!

Alma Gitana
When I first heard this CD, I was mesmerized immediately. This is has to be the deepest CD I've heard in a very long time. As you listen to it, the percussion, the clapping, the guitar's strength and the life in every note, awakens your spirit, reaching deep within your soul, lifting you up, making you feel more alive than ever.
I strongly recommend this CD to anyone who likes passionate music, because this CD is filled with it. I find myself clapping, singing and dancing "unwillingly" to almost every song. Patio Del Moro, Nomad and Voices have no comparison.
Ziroq ~ Os agradezco con todo el alma vuestro talento. Os deseo lo mejor.

Ziroq
This is an amazing, original cd. It makes me want to light candles and dance in front of a mirror. I love the driving bass-they are just incredible musicians.