During the late 1800's, Western eyes were seduced for the first time by the enchantment of bellydance. A century may have passed, but the allure of this Middle Eastern dance form has not diminished… in fact, its popularity continues to surge. Despite its title, the 70+ minutes of music contained this album from the Rough Guide series goes beyond feminine dancing; it offers a taste of traditional, rhythm-based music from North Africa and the Middle East. Amidst frenetic beats and regional instruments (oud, ney, riq, tabla, qanun), artists like Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Mahmoud Fadl, Reda Darwish and Jalilah continue to mystify audiences and define the sounds of the Mediterranean's southern shores.
1. Jalilah feat Ihsan Almounzer - Tahia's Dance 4:36
2. Reda Darwish - Marhaba 1:41
3. Ahmad Fouad Hasan - Dimashq 3:06
4. Mahmoud Fadl - Aament Bellah 12:02
5. Jalilah feat Mokhtar Al Said - Enta Omri 5:27
6. Setrak Sarkissian - Ala Jsrel Low Ziyyi 5:35
7. Mahmed Matar - Adawar 4:35
8. Omar Faruk Tekbilek - Laz 3:54
9. Kemani Cemal Cinarli - Kirkpinar Ciftetellisi 6:19
10. Jalilah feat Mokhtar Al Said - Rakiya's Tabla 1:50
11. Mahmoud Fadl - Ana Wehabibi 5:04
12. Armando El Mufafo - Arruga La Camisa 3:27
13. Ahmed Mneimneh - Aini Bet Ref 4:02
14. Rabih Abou-Khalil - The Happy Sheik 6:00
15. Reda Darwish - Raqset El Banat 3:11
During the late 1800's, Western eyes were seduced for the first time by the enchantment of bellydance. A century may have passed, but the allure of this Middle Eastern dance form has not diminished… in fact, its popularity continues to surge. Despite its title, the 70+ minutes of music contained this album from the Rough Guide series goes beyond feminine dancing; it offers a taste of traditional, rhythm-based music from North Africa and the Middle East. Amidst frenetic beats and regional instruments (oud, ney, riq, tabla, qanun), artists like Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Mahmoud Fadl, Reda Darwish and Jalilah continue to mystify audiences and define the sounds of the Mediterranean's southern shores.
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