Sargon Gabriel discography

Sargon Gabriel (Assyrian Neo-Aramaic: ܣܪܓܘܢ ܓܒܪܐܝܠ) is an Assyrian musician born in Habbaniyah, Iraq, whose music style usually involves traditional Assyrian folk music with the instruments, zurna and dawoola. Since the start of his career in the 1970s, Gabriel has released more than 20 albums, as well as collaborated on others. His latest album is from 2012, titled Shoryen Zmara.

Sargon Gabriel discography
Studio albums22
EPs1
Live albums2
Compilation albums1
Singles2

Albums

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Studio albums

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Atouraya (1976)
No.TitleLength
1."Atouraya"3:50
2."Seida d-Ghazala [Version 1]"4:05
3."Ya Teira"6:38
4."Shmeemon Ya Jwanqeh"4:38
5."Shuprakh Najib"4:38
6."Mooroonla Raqda"4:59
7."Souria"3:17
8."Sharin Bizmara"6:24


Nineveh (1978)
No.TitleLength
1."Nineveh [Version 1]"4:23
2."Zmoorri b-aw Qala Khilya"4:20
3."Khoubba Meira [Talakh Kleeti Version 1]"5:06
4."Prishla Khleeti Minni"5:00
5."Oymo Zardeh"6:24
6."Takhmoonewin"4:26
7."Benissaneh"4:44
8."Gameechi La Tri Gamiyyokh"4:18


Shlama Athuraya (1980)

  • Producer: Sargon N. Yonan
  • Music Arranged and Played by: Heart Beat Band
  • Musicians:
    • Joseph Yackob: Drums and Bangos
    • Ashoor Baba: Lead, Rhythm Guitar and Bazouki
    • Shlimon Khamo: Bass Guitar
    • Andy Taroyan: Keyboard
No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Shlama Athuraya"David IsmialSargon Gabriel2:51
2."Tura d Nareh"Assyrian FolkAssyrian Folk4:08
3."Kishmishi"Ramzi BalouAssyrian Folk3:13
4."Shapira"Assyrian FolkAssyrian Folk3:39
5."Le Manshinnakh"Fabroniya Al-DahaweSargon Gabriel7:08
6."Shamiran"Youshia GewargisSargon Gabriel3:25
7."Shaikhani"Assyrian FolkAssyrian Folk5:32
8."Yousipco"Assyrian FolkAssyrian Folk3:24


Dalaleh (1981)
No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Khanna Khanna"Assyrian FolkAssyrian Folk3:00
2."Khubba Marira" (featuring Linda George)Ramzi BalouSargon Gabriel4:43
3."Sayda d Ghazala"George ShankoGeorge Shanko4:24
4."Zari Zari"Odette GeorgeAssyrian Folk4:20
5."Dalale" (featuring Linda George)Assyrian FolkLinda George6:40
6."Perdesa"Shimon BarkhoSargon Gabriel5:22
7."Zabnana d Saleh"Assyrian FolkAssyrian Folk3:56


Ganta D'Perdeisa (1982)

  • Music Arranged and Played by: Duklit Band
  • Musicians:
    • William Nissan: Lead Guitar
    • Allen George: Bass Guitar
    • Joseph : Keyboards
    • Edward Sliwo: Drums
    • Johnson Babella: Saxophone
    • Freddy DeEil: Lead Guitar
No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Ganta D'Perdeisa"Barchan KhouriSargon Gabriel8:54
2."Brata d'Mam Oshana"Hikmet Hermiz ShaboHikmet Hermiz Shabo4:21
3."Khooba D'Soroota"Anwar HawelYousif3:56
4."Brata Ninwata"Sargon GabrielSargon Gabriel4:56
5."Reesh d'Khigga"Ramzi BalouSargon Gabriel4:26
6."La Bay'yinnakh"Sargon GabrielSargon Gabriel6:02
7."Zabnana d Saleh"Zorna DawoolaBat Band3:44


Khooyada D'Omta (1983)

  • Music Arranged by: Tiglat Issabey
  • Produced by: Sargon Yonan
  • Engineered by: Fred Britberd
  • Assisted by: Robert Noghli and Paul
  • Musicians:
    • Tiglat Issabey: Piano
    • William Nissan: Guitar
    • Allan George: Bass
    • Edward Sliwo: Drums
    • Alaiho: Percussion
    • Lloyd King: Flute
    • Wayne Wisniewski: Trumpet
    • John Demos: French Horn
    • Sargon Yonan: Oud, Synthesizer, Qanoon
    • Erni & Assembly: Strings
No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Khooyada D'Omta"Nashat Yonan 3:18
2."Shara"George Shanko 3:45
3."Kha Sama Min Khobakh"Nashat Yonan 7:12
4."Yala Yala Brata"Ramzi Balou 3:46
5."Bayina Bayina"Emmanuel SolomonSargon Yonan4:43
6."Hawa d'Tooraneh"George ShankoGeorge Shanko4:34
7."Go Aynathakh Tasheelee"Emmanuel SolomonEmmanuel Solomon4:43
8."Janwinna"Shamon BarkhoSargon Gabriel4:05


Parzona (1984)

  • Arranged by: Robert Noghli & Ashoor Baba
  • Engineered by: Glen Odagawa
  • Mixed by: Glen Odagawa and Robert Noghli
  • Musicians:
    • Robert Noghli : Drums, Percussions, Simmons Drums
    • Ashoor Baba : Guitars, Orchestron and Synthesizer
    • Tony Brown and Brian Surina : Bass
    • Chris Cameron : Memory Moog and Yamaha DX7
    • Kraig McCreary : Acoustic and Electric Guitars
    • Jim Stynoff : Clarinet
    • Steve Eisen : Flute and Soprano Sax
No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Parzona"Assyrian FolkAssyrian Folk4:11
2."Katwana d'Shereh"Nashat YonanSargon Gabriel4:51
3."Kheeza d'Yama"Emmanuel SolomonEmmanuel Solomon4:33
4."Moorri"Nashat YonanSargon Gabriel3:02
5."Libby W Libbo"Nashat YonanSargon Gabriel3:54
6."Tolama"Nashat YonanSargon Gabriel3:31
7."Prashtakh"Esho LazarGeorge Hana5:42
8."Platta Al Margeh"Akhteyar BenamenSargon Gabriel2:59


Sara (1985)

No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Sara" (featuring Julie Yousif)Yatron DarmoSargon Gabriel4:52
2."Luiza Khanim"Ziya KhanimSargon Gabriel6:01
3."Ayno Kumeh"Youshia GewargisSargon Gabriel5:30
4."La Jarbat Brata"Kimbal BakooSargon Gabriel4:01
5."Bispara"Anwar HawelSargon Gabriel4:49
6."Karta"Shimon BarkhoShimon Barkho4:02
7."Nsuli Ilana"Nashat YonanSargon Gabriel6:16
8."Yimma"Shimon BarkhoSargon Gabriel8:28

Way Way Minnakh (1987)

No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Wy Wy Minnakh"Edwar MousaEdwar Mousa4:56
2."Solteh"Nashat YonanAssyrian Folk4:19
3."Asmar Asmar" (cover song)Albert Ruel TamrasAssyrian Folk5:06
4."Nazeh"Sargon GabrielIbrahim Tatlises4:30
5."Sli Alli Mitra"Sargon GabrielSargon Gabriel4:17
6."Yala Yala Brata"Nashat YonanSargon Gabriel5:11
7."Le Manshinnakh"Hermiz HassamoSargon Gabriel4:44
8."Resha d'Sheta"Esho WardaSargon Gabriel3:59


Neqda (1989)

No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Dalleh"Shimon BarkhoShimon Barkho4:29
2."Ghazali"Shimon BarkhoAssyrian Folk3:27
3."La Qre Qati"Ramzi BalouSargon Gabriel6:03
4."Shera"George ZomayaSargon Gabriel4:45
5."Bigrasela"Ewan GewargisW. Shlimon5:26
6."Nareh"Assyrian FolkSargon Gabriel5:00
7."Neqda"ShmouelAssyrian Folk3:55
8."Kalo O'Khitna"Sargon GabrielSargon Gabriel3:42


Lishana d'Yimma (1991)

No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Lishana d'Yimma"Atalla GewargisYousif Esho4:08
2."Mkomane L Amediya"Daddeh EshoDaddeh Esho4:00
3."Arpa Khetwateh"Oshana MirzaOshana Mirza5:31
4."Talakh Khliti"Sargon LeviFarid Al-Atrash5:09
5."Susa d Nura"Atalla GewargisYousif Esho4:33
6."Nahrain"Atalla GewargisYousif Esho4:47
7."Layla"Rekhana AbrahimSargon Gabriel3:19
8."Talakh Khliti" (instrumental) Farid Al-Atrash5:09


Kertey (1992)

  • Music arranged by: Eshaya Nano
  • Album cover by: Edward Gabriel
  • Recorded & produced by:Eshaya Nano in Sydney, Australia
  • Musicians:
    • Romeo Nano: Piano
    • Moneer Benjamin: Bass Guitar
    • Danny Nano: Drums & Percussion
    • Johnny Brikho: Solo Synthesizer
    • Eshaya Nano: Keyboards & Guitar
No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Siqly Al Resha d'Toora"Edwar MusaEdwar Musa4:40
2."Maney E Dzemra"Edwar MusaShabeh Lawendo3:37
3."Brata d'Ashour"John HomehJohn Homeh5:27
4."Bessa Sapar"Edwar MusaEdwar Musa5:57
5."Kertey"Peter SanaPeter Sana5:03
6."Nareeneh"Edwar MusaEdwar Musa5:01
7."Rikidla Mya Meeney"Edwar MusaEdwar Musa3:21
8."Dakhy Massin Mensheyinnakh"Youkhanna HnarooYoukhanna Hnaroo6:11


Nineveh (1994)

  • Recorded & produced by:Eshaya Nano in Sydney, Australia
  • Musicians:
    • Eshaya Nano: Keyboards & Guitar
    • Ben Al Bazi (Fudi): Solo Keyboards
    • Danny Nano: Drums & Percussion
    • Linkin Gewargis: Bass
    • Romeo Nano: Piano
No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Nineveh (Version 2)"AkhtierAkhtier5:54
2."Matenee"Edwar MousaAssyrian Folk4:36
3."Khoshabi"Wilson DaoudAssyrian Folk5:20
4."Nasheh D'Matwate"RekhanaRekhana5:27
5."Yasmin"Edwar MousaEdwar Mousa4:15
6."Khleete"Petar SanaPetar Sana4:25
7."Brata d'Omty"A. & George HomehA. & George Homeh4:35
8."Khoobakh Sabrana"Sargon LeviFareed Al-Atrash5:57


Shooshla (1996)

  • Music arranged by: Noel Mando (except "Rawaya" and "Erzala")
  • Music played and programmed by: William Nissan
  • Music tracked and mixed by: Eshaya Nano at Studio 46 in Sydney, Australia
  • Musicians:
    • William Nisan: Rhythm section and backgrounds
    • Phillip Khammou:Lead Synthesizer
    • Rasson Bet Younan: Piano
No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Shooshla"Warda KhamisJohn Dashto4:17
2."Brata d'Mami"Youseph DanielYouseph Daniel4:20
3."Lawin Beydaya"Nashat YounanJohn Dashto4:57
4."Kalow"Goriel ShimoonSargon Gabriel3:50
5."Kinara"Nabel MamooNabel Mamoo4:13
6."Rawaya"Gabriel GewargisSargon Gabriel4:12
7."Orkha d'Etkhayae"Bismark ShlemonBismark Shlemon4:51
8."Erzala"Wilson EshoSargon Gabriel2:57


Darwid (1997)

  • Music arranged & programmed by: William Nissan
  • Music mixed by: William Nissan and Melis Eshay
  • Leads Synth by: Odi Khoury
  • Percussion by: Amer H.
  • Background Vocals: Ramsen Sheeno
  • "Darwid" arranged and played by: Gilbert Hanna & Phillip Khamo
No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Khela d'Khoubba"Aprim YousifiSargon Gabriel6:02
2."Darwid"S.H. BarkouS.H. Barkou4:55
3."Yonee"Rekhana AbrahamSargon Gabriel3:55
4."Wardee"A. ShamdananiA. Shamdanani2:48
5."Bayat Shoqatli"Macksud EshaiaMacksud Eshaia4:19
6."Shoushanneh"Rekhana AbrahamRekhana Abraham4:42
7."Ya Libbee"A. ShamdananiA. Shamdanani6:05
8."Shouprakh"S.H. BarkouS.H. Barkou3:20


The Legend Continues (2002)

  • Music arranged & programmed by: Samir Daniel
  • Recorded and mixed at PLD Studio
  • Cover design by: Freddy Gabriel
  • Musicians:
    • Samir Daniel: Guitar, Keyboard, Percussion
    • Ashur Silwo: Drums
    • James Mirza: Drums
    • Moneer Benjamen: Bass
    • Nabeel Khamo: Piano & Additional Keyboards
    • Joseph Youkhana: Additional Keyboards
No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Khuyada Aturaya"Dawid Bet MalikhSargon Gabriel5:50
2."Zaia"Dawid BarkhoDawid Barkho4:27
3."Taklit Yata"Aprim Bet YousipJohn Dastho4:06
4."Shoq Koleh Shamee"Yousip MenashiYousip Menashi4:52
5."Prashta d'Orkhateh"Macksud EshaiaNashwan3:48
6."Shooshla Yalikhtakh"Afram ZendoSargon Gabriel4:31
7."Prashtakh Mennee"Aprem Bet YousipShemon Menashi4:33
8."Jooleh d'Khoomaleh"Zia SadaNawfal3:34


Perdaisa (2004)

  • Music on Tracks 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 arranged by: William Nissan (USA)
  • Music on Tracks 2 & 3 arranged by: Samir Daniel (Australia)
  • Tracks 1,4,5,6 recorded by Bassim Zahdan at BZ Studios
  • Track 7 recorded by: Melis Eshaya at MS Studios
  • Tracks 2,3 recorded by: Samir Daniel
  • Musicians:
    • Murad Taiym: Keyboards
    • Douglas Issac: Bass Guitar
    • Rami & Liz: Violins
No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Perdaisa"Shimon BarkhoSargon Gabriel5:32
2."Ayella D'Biyali"Dawid BarkhoDawid Barkho3:10
3."Marali"Dawid BarkhoDawid Barkho4:30
4."Tashish"Dawid BarkhoDawid Barkho4:35
5."Bulbulli"Zaia ShlimonSargon Gabriel4:14
6."Hakkari"Melis EshayaAssyrian Folk5:54
7."Sargon"Melis EshayaAssyrian Folk3:34


Al Balee (2006)

  • Arranged by: Ramiel Band
  • Produced by: Francis Bijou
  • Recorded and Mixed at Ashur Esho Recording Studio in Chicago, IL
  • Musicians:
    • Joseph Youkhanna: Guitars
    • Francis Bijou: Bass
    • George Awraha: Keyboards
    • Robert Youmaran: Drums & Percussion
  • Guest Musicians:
    • Laith Yousif: Oud
    • Rami Yosif: Violin & Viola
    • Kostas Sotiroupolos: Bouzouki
    • Firas Hermis: Latin Perc
    • Robert Artinian: Clarinet
    • Edward Hanna: Tabla
    • Sebo: Ethnic Drums
    • Ashiq: Zurna
    • Naiyif: Nay
    • Kinan: Cello
  • Background Vocals
    • Joan Dawoud
    • Ramsin Sheeno
    • Joseph Youkhanna
    • John Mirza
    • Francis Bijou
No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Bout Khatirrit Ainakh"Shimon BarkhoAssyrian Folk7:39
2."Chikko"Dawod BarkhoDawod Barkho5:23
3."Dereh O Komaneh"Melis EshayaMelis Eshaya4:27
4."Al Balee"George DinkhaJoseph Youkhanna5:41
5."Hakkari"Melis EshayaFrancis Bijou6:22
6."Barkho"Dawod BarkhoDawod Barkho4:10
7."Chirtehla"Oc JoeDawod Barkho3:20
8."Gashaqta L'Shouprakh"Nashat YonanJohn Dashto7:02
9."Dakhi Prikhloukh"Zaia ShlimonSargon Gabriel5:45
10."Goushiqly"Youkhanna HanaroJoseph Youkhanna5:02
11."Shapirta Yoni" (sung by Freddy Gabriel)Youkhanna HanaroJohn Dashto3:56


Bassy Bassy (2010)

  • Music arranged by: Ramiel Band
  • Tracks 6 & 8 arranged by: Wael Keyboard
  • Recorded & Mixed by: Ashur Isho
  • Tracks 1,2,5,6,8,9 recorded by: Rennie Daniel, Australia
  • Musicians:
    • Ramsin Youkhana: Keyboards
    • Ashur Isho: Acoustic Guitar
    • Rami Yousif: Violin
    • Francis Bijou: Bass
    • Edmon Louis: Percussion
No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Bassy Bassy"Youkhanna HanaroJohn Dashto3:54
2."Youliah"George DinkhaJohn Dashto4:19
3."Basah Sapar"Edwar MousaEdwar Mousa4:54
4."Dalaleh"Sargon RashoSargon Rasho4:18
5."Habbaniya"Esho AdamFrancis Bijou3:50
6."Zmorun Zmorun"Samir YounanAmir Younan4:23
7."Malookh Mineh"WilliamWilliam4:23
8."Sarsink"Dawoud BarkhoDawoud Barkho4:02
9."Ryashin"YousipAssyrian Folk3:47


Shoryen Zmara (2012)

  • All music played and arranged by: Nono Barkho
  • Mixing and mastering by: Dani Shomoon at Dan Studios in Toronto, Canada
No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Shoryen Zmara"Dawod BarkhoDawod Barkho4:02
2."Marmena"Dawod BarkhoDawod Barkho4:34
3."Mdo Youma"Dawod BarkhoDawod Barkho5:38
4."Youma Goura"Dawod BarkhoDawod Barkho4:26
5."Bayeneh Zimra"Dawod BarkhoDawod Barkho4:17
6."Leepen Minakh"Dawod BarkhoDawod Barkho5:18
7."Khamtela"Dawod BarkhoDawod Barkho4:16
8."Ta Manshenakh"Dawod BarkhoDawod Barkho4:12

Live albums

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Live In Sydney (2004)

Disc 1:

No.TitleLength
1."Zaia" 
2."Dora" 
3."Yala Yala Brata" 
4."Louzia Khanim" 
5."Mateni" 
6."Karta" 
7."Dalleh" 
8."Brata d'Mami" 
9."Nasheh d'Matwateh" 
10."Siqli Al Resha d'Toora" 
11."Toora d'Nareeh" 
12."Jooleh d'Khoomala" 
13."Minnakh b'Torin l'Perdeisa" 

Disc 2:

No.TitleLength
1."Brata d'Mami" 
2."Nasheh d'Matwateh" 
3."Siqli Al Resha d'Toora" 
4."Toora d'Nareeh" 
5."Jooleh d'Khoomala" 
6."Lewin Bedaya" 
7."Khela d'Khouba" 
8."Qoorbakh Bayin" 
9."Prashtakh" 
10."Prastha d'Urkhateh" 
11."Toora d'Hakkari" 
12."Mooroonla Raqda" 
13."Bagiyyeh" 


Compilation albums

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The Best of Sargon Gabriel (1998)

No.TitleLength
1."Bayina Bayina"4:43
2."Shara"3:45
3."Parzona"4:15
4."Kartah"4:06
5."Ayno Koumeh"5:24
6."Naree"5:03
7."Brata d'Mami"4:30
8."Brata d'Mam Oshana"4:33
9."Yala Yala Brata"3:46
10."Khela d'Khouba"6:08
11."Lewin Bedaya"5:09
12."Go Ayenatakh"4:43
13."Nsouli Ilanah"3:42
14."Prashtakh"5:50
15."La Qrae Qati"3:57
16."Ganta d'Perdaisa"2:59
Yimma Yimma (1973)
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Ktawakh Kharaya"Esho Younadom3:14
2."Yimma Yimma"Barsham Khoury2:39
3."Atoureta Min Dimey"The Eastbirds2:04
4."Nishra d'Atour"Shlimon; The Eastbirds3:10

Singles

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Title Release Album
"Prashta d'Khoba"
"Dokha"
1998 Tune of Great Singers
"Min Nineveh Hal Khabur" 2015

Other appearances

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Guest appearances

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Year Album Artist
1986 Taliboota (Melodies from North of My Country) Linda George
2001 Qa Mani Bayat (Away) Walter Aziz

References

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