Modern Bellydance from Lebanon: Queen of the Desert Nights

by Emad Sayyah

Overview

Belly dancing is a fascination for Westerners, who see graceful women dancing in a snake-like and erotically wave-like dance. Belly dancing originated from ritual and fertility dances, and has become more popular all around the world. This release by Emad Sayyah offers music lovers his own modern versions of belly dancing music, mixing traditional instruments such as the darbouka, rik, kanoun, nay, and santoor with saxophone, oboe, clarinet, accordion, keyboards, and violin. All the pieces and songs are his compositions, giving this enchanting type of music a more modern sound -- perhaps a bit too Western for some tastes. Yet, this music is worth the detour. ~ Bruno Deschenes

Product Details

Release Date:	02/24/2017
Label:	ARC MUSIC
UPC:	5019396270329

Tracks

1. Yalla Oumou Nour [Let's Get Up & Dance]
2. Raks' L Kawaafel [Dance of the Caravans]
3. Kirmaalik [For You]
4. Raksik [Your Dance]
5. Malla Talli [Whay a Sight]
6. Dala' [Temptation]
7. Ah Ya 'Eini [Oh How Wonderful]
8. Ahaasiis [Feelings]
9. Fistaanik! Aaah [Your Dance Costume]
10. Ya Habibi Daab Albi[ My Darling, My Heart is Melting]
11. Layaali Beirut [Nights Are Beautiful]
12. Shoufou Ya Naas [Look!]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Emad Sayyah   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Diz Heller   Mastering,Booklet
Emad Sayyah   Mixing,Booklet,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Arranger
Jesse Reuben Wilson   Cover Design