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.
RELATED LESSON PLAN
"Belly Dance, USA: Music, Movement, and Arab-American Communities"
Track Listing
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101
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Ruh Tum Bi Salama (Go in Peace) | George Abdo | 5:02 | |
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102
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Raks El Kholoud (Dance of Eternity) | George Abdo | 3:55 | |
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103
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Raks Zeina (Dance, Oh Beautiful One!) | George Abdo | 4:14 | |
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104
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Allah Ya Lubnan (My Beautiful Lebanon) | George Abdo | 4:21 | |
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105
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Una Le Alaykee (I Miss You, My Love) | George Abdo | 5:22 | |
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106
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Sahirrnee (Bewitched) | George Abdo | 6:20 | |
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107
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Raks El Malek (Dance for the King) | George Abdo | 5:22 | |
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108
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Ta Mavra Matia Sou (Your Black Eyes) | George Abdo | 5:11 | |
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109
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Raks El Sehr (Dance of Magic) | George Abdo | 3:11 | |
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110
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Raks Layali El Charrk (Dance of Oriental Nights) | George Abdo | 3:58 |
Album Info
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