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Belly Dance!: The Best of George Abdo and His Flames of Araby Orchestra

George Abdo and His Flames of Araby Orchestra
Belly Dance!: The Best of George Abdo and His Flames of Araby Orchestra Known as "The King of Belly Dance Music," George Abdo and his Flames of Araby Orchestra combine Syrian, Lebanese, Egyptian, Armenian, Greek, and Turkish musical traditions to create a uniquely American belly dance soundscape. Abdo's music is based on the repertoire, instrumentation, and performance styles of the Middle East while also incorporating influences from American pop and jazz. A prototype for "World Beat," Abdo and His Flames of Araby helped bring Middle Eastern music and belly dancing to mainstream North American audiences. Culled from his 5 best-selling albums, this compilation showcases rich vocals and lively rhythms played on violin, oboe, 'ud, qanun, darbukka, and bouzoukee as well as guitar, piano, bass, and drums. Extensive notes, photos, 15 tracks, 75 minutes.

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Track Listing

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George Abdo
06:13
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102
George Abdo
04:57
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103
George Abdo
05:06
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104
George Abdo
02:55
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105
George Abdo
03:48
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106
George Abdo
04:19
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107
George Abdo
03:29
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108
George Abdo
11:42
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109
George Abdo
04:23
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110
George Abdo
05:19
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111
George Abdo
06:17
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112
George Abdo
05:20
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113
George Abdo
04:29
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114
George Abdo
02:42
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115
George Abdo
04:08