The Magic of Belly Dancing

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.

Known as “The King of Belly Dance Music”, singer-bandleader George Abdo and the “Flames of Araby” Orchestra performed for many years in the Boston area. In this recording, Abdo performs 10 Middle Eastern songs that can be performed as belly dance.

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"Belly Dance, USA: Music, Movement, and Arab-American Communities"

Track Listing

101	Ruh Tum Bi Salama (Go in Peace)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	05:02
102	Raks El Kholoud (Dance of Eternity)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	03:55
103	Raks Zeina (Dance, Oh Beautiful One!)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	04:14
104	Allah Ya Lubnan (My Beautiful Lebanon)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	04:21
105	Una Le Alaykee (I Miss You, My Love)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	05:22
106	Sahirrnee (Bewitched)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	06:20
107	Raks El Malek (Dance for the King)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	05:22
108	Ta Mavra Matia Sou (Your Black Eyes)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	05:11
109	Raks El Sehr (Dance of Magic)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	03:11
110	Raks Layali El Charrk (Dance of Oriental Nights)	George Abdo and His "Flames of Araby" Orchestra	03:58