Habib Hassan Touma
Habib Hassan Touma was a Palestinian composer and ethnomusicologist. He lived for many years in Berlin. He authored a number of books, essays and articles on Arabic music. He was also a book review editor at the International Institute for Traditional Music in Berlin, Germany.Books
- The Music of the Arabs, trans. Laurie Schwartz. Portland, Oregon: Amadeus Press..
- The Maqam Phenomenon: An Improvisational Technique in the Music of the Middle East
Compositions
- Maqam Bayati, Palestinian Music Publications.
- Rhapsodie Orientale, Palestinian Music Publications.
- Study #1, Palestinian Music Publications.
- Study #2 "Combinations", Palestinian Music Publications.
- "Taqsim" for solo piano, Palestinian Music Publications
- "Suite Arabe" for solo piano, Palestinian Music Publications
