Belly Dancing with George Abdo

Belly dancing has been defined as “solo, improvised dances based on torso articulation.” Thought to have originated in the Middle East, belly dance has become an international dance form often incorporating local costume and dance traditions. Some dancers consider belly dance to be a form of exercise.

George Abdo performed the music of his beloved Middle East in the Boston area during the 1970s and at that time recorded four albums for Monitor Records. In this recording the singer–bandleader leads his Flames of Araby Orchestra through 10 Middle Eastern songs and music for a complete belly dance routine.

Track Listing

101	Lila, My Love	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	05:15
102	Wadeelo Salamy (Bathed in Love)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	03:11
103	Raks Al Hayet (Dance of Life)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	03:33
104	Min Feegis (Don't Leave Me)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	04:24
105	Raks Al-Kheeyam (Dance of the Tents)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	06:32
106	Ilhak Halak (Beware of Love)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	03:55
107	Al Asforieh (You're Driving Me Crazy)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	03:50
108	Shuty Ya Dini (Rains of Spring)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	03:39
109	Raks Wayak (Together We Dance)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	05:24
110	Raks Asmar (Dance of the Bedouins)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	03:35
111	Belly Dance Fantasy: Zanuba / Min Zaman / Chifte-Telli / Drum Solo / Sulu Kulé (Karsilama)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	14:19