Asia Minor [Import]

Track Listings

1. Asia Minor

2. El Campesino

3. Quimbombo

4. No Me Molesto

5. Cha Cha Cha Pa Guarachar

6. Besame La Bembita

7. Chocolate Cha Cha Cha

8. El Gallo Blanco

9. My Sleeping Heart

10. El Bejuco

11. Para Bailar El Cha Cha Ch

12. Tibiri Tabara

Asia Minor,Machito,Fania,Latin

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Asia Minor [Import]

Tracks:

An Introduction To Indian Music
Dadra
Kafi-Holi (Spring Festival Of Colors)
Raga Des
Raga Palas Kafi (Excerpt)
Sitar Todi
Dhun: Fast Teental (Excerpt)

Tracks:

Swara-Kakali
Discovery Of India
Vandanaa Trayee
Village Dance
Raga Minature
Sandhya Raga
Memory Of Uday
Shanti Mantra
Ragas In Minor Scale
Chappaqua
Friar Park
Vaishnava janato/Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram
Offering

Customer Reviews:

Solid Introduction to India's Master Musician.......2006-03-31

Master musician Ravi Shankar makes the following observations in the opening track, "An introduction to Indian Music" (from 1957's THE SOUNDS OF INDIAN MUSIC): "The improvisation is the highlight in Indian music. The sheer joy of creating on the spot by a musician, always coming back to the main theme in the raga he has chosen is what listeners look forward to....The Western listener will appreciate and enjoy our music if he listens with an open and relaxed mind." And for more than two and a half hours, Shankar takes us on a musical journey that covers five decades of recordings.

Disc 1: Out of the East (74:40)

Most of these tracks are ragas and are taken from his albums of the fifties and sixties. The most recent is "Dhun: Fast Teental" from 1967, the same year Shankar earned both the Billboard Recording Artist and Musician of the year honors. All tracks feature a small ensemble with Shankar accompanied only by tabla and tambura (and sarod on "Raga Palas Kafi)."

Disc 2: Into the West (78:29)

The tracks on this disc feature Shankar in collaboration with Western musicians. "Swara-Kakali" features famed violinist Yehudi Menuhin. "Discovery of India" is from the soundtrack album GHANDI, for which Shankar received an Oscar nomination for best score. There are two tracks from 1990's PASSAGES, which teamed Shankar with minimalist composer Phillip Glass. "Ragas in Minor Scale" features Shankar's ensemble playing a Glass composition, while "Offering" has Glass's ensemble performing a Shankar composition (the only track that Shankar does not perform on).

And, of course, it's only fitting that Shankar's most famous disciple be included. No fewer than three tracks feature George Harrison on autoharp: "Village Dance," "Memory of Uday" (Harrison also plays synthesizer on these two tracks), and "Friar Park." In addition, Harrison produced "Vandanaa Trayee."

This is a solid introduction to the music of India's best known musical ambassador. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

This is Perfect if You Want Just One Ravi Shankar CD.......2006-03-10

It is not too often that you see a compilation compact disc that has all the essential tracks of an artist. It seems that the musicians always want to leave out a few so that you have to buy more CDs from them.

This CD, however, is truly made up of the best of Ravi Shankar. If you only wish to own one Ravi Shankar CD then this is for you.

The Sitar Master.......2006-03-04

This collection offers an accessible way to experience the works of Ravi Shankar, the man most responsible for what awareness there is in the West of Indian classical music traditions. The two-disc set is quite expansive: Disc one features pieces from 1957 to Shankar's Western "breakthrough" at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, while disc two features 13 tracks from 1967 to 1990. Highlights include: "Swara-Kakali," an impassioned instrumental duet that Shankar recorded with violinist Yehudi Menuhin in 1967; "Dhun: Fast Teental," an excerpt from his legendary performance at Monterey; several pieces from his work with George Harrison, including "Village Dance" and "Friar's Park;" and the delightful opening track on which Shankar himself introduces some of the basic elements of Indian classical style.

Harrison declared Shankar the "Godfather of world music," as the back of the CD indicates, and this collection is a perfect testament to why that's true. While the form may not be to everyone's taste here in the West, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more affordable entree into--or a more skilled ambassador of--this beautiful musical heritage.

Excellent introduction to the legendary musician.......2006-02-04

Into his 6th decade as a professional musician, 85 year-old Pandit Ravi Shankar is sometimes described as the father of world music and, "...his genius and his humanity can only be compared to that of Mozart's," according to Yehudi Menuhin. His impact on the music world, with his 90-something recordings and decades of touring, including sold out shows during his current tour, is absolutely immense. If there's someone else currently alive who has been an influential virtuoso for as long, I can not think of their name. Miles Davis would have been close but he passed away 1991. I'm also disappointed to see that on his upcoming tour, he's playing several Canadian cities, but not Winnipeg, where I live! He's selling out 2000 seat concert halls and could easily do the same here.

This two-CD set is actually more thoughtfully compiled than I imagined. Among my favorite recordings of his would be the 1990 album "Passages" - a true desert island recording - with Phillip Glass (1937). I assumed that album was too esoteric to be represented here, but it is, by two selections on disc 2. Disc 1, entitled "Out Of The East", features mostly ragas, spanning the decade from 1957 - 1967, from notable albums such as "The Sounds of India" (1954), "The Genius of Ravi Shankar" (1957) and "India's Master Musician" (1963.) "Into The West" is the title of disc 2 and it's 13 tracks, not surprisingly, feature Shankar performing with the likes of violinist Yehudi Menuhin (1916-1999), George Harrison (1943-2001), guitarist Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and minimalist composer Phillip Glass.

I happen to like the traditional ragas but also the newer, easier-to-digest material, such as the George Harrison collaboration "Village Dance" from 1987's "Tana Mana."

At the beginning of disc 1, Ravi Shankar narrates a 5 minute introduction to Indian classical music and at the end suggests best how western listeners can enjoy it.

What I like about the music on disc 2 is, I will shamelessly admit, the ease of remembering the music and being able to identify it during subsequent listens. Some of the tracks have taken on a soundtrack feel to them, which will not please those who prefer traditional ragas.

By and large, you don't listen to Indian classical music hoping to get the same experience as you would from most other forms of music, including European classical music. You let yourself get lost in the experience, the journey, and forget about repetition and familiarity. You can listen to a 15 minute raga and hear something new each time. The music is too rich to be absorbed in one listening and there's no way you can pick up your instrument of choice and repeat the entire raga that you have just listened to. For those with a fertile mind, the melodies are truly heaven sent.

I'm always skeptical when record companies package compilations since they are rarely completely satisfying with their obvious omissions and inclusions of new but usually weak material. Columbia has tackled Ravi Shankar with a liberal representation of his works, but it won't necessarily please everyone. For those with broad tastes who are not Shankar experts, it's a great collection to have. Included in the liner notes is a brief but enjoyable article by Hank Bordowitz.

Average customer rating:

Loved it!
Bellydance Superstars Moves You
Bellydance Superstars
Good usable material
Do you want to dance your feet off???

Bellydance Superstars
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Tracks:

Raks Africa - Dinletir (selected by Jillina)
Ah Ya Leil - Shereen (selected by Sonia)
El Salam - Hakim (selected by Jillina)
Warda - Warda (selected by Tamalyn Dallal)
Ice Queen - Dinletir (selected by Rania)
Talakik - Hakim (selected byAmar Gamal)
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Chicky - Oojami (selected by Ansuya)
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Zeina - Mahamed Abdel Wahab (selected by Sonia)
Msafer - Mahamed Abdel Wahab (selected by Tamalyn Dallal)
Esma Yalli - Hakim (selected by Amar Gamal)
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Habibi Ya Albi - Ihab Tawfik (selected by Rania)

Customer Reviews:

Loved it!.......2007-05-07

This cd has various different music on - little bit of everything! It's worth the buy

Bellydance Superstars Moves You.......2007-04-04

Enjoyed this group of belly dance numbers very much. I personally prefer more instrumentals, but, hey, nothing is perfect. The music is energetic and does get you moving. I give it a solid four stars

Bellydance Superstars .......2007-01-15

If you are a dancer you need the Superstars CDs. Good mixed discs, you get a taste of a lot of different artists without looking for 12 discs and you don't need to read Arabic. Pretty fast tracks, warm up with something slower, I like Arabic Lounge set.

Good usable material.......2007-01-12

Excellent contemporary bellydance music, most very usable. The only problem is its popularity.

Egyptian-style and American-Cabaret dancers would probably get the most out of it.

Do you want to dance your feet off??? .......2006-10-18

This is the CD to do just that! Dance, dance and more dance. Exhilirating music from the best of Middle Eastern popular belly dancing music. Very light, very enjoyable, perfect for any party mix. Authentic, yet diversified. Ideal for parties, long drives, getting your housework done in a good mood, and just for the simple pleasure of the lively Arabic beat. Love this CD.

Borodin: Symphony No.2/In The Steppes Of Central Asia/Prince Igor

Average customer rating:

An Okay Buy - Not Spectacular
Borodin...
Borodin: In the Steppes of Central Asia
It's called the pentatonic scale
Borodin's 2nd symphony

Borodin: Symphony No.2/In The Steppes Of Central Asia/Prince Igor

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Release Date: 1991-04-05

Tracks:

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Customer Reviews:

An Okay Buy - Not Spectacular.......2007-05-24

This CD wasn't as good as I anticipated. It had what I wanted on it, but not much more. I'm glad that I bought it, but I wasn't blown away by it.

Borodin..........2007-02-03

I did enjoy this disc. I got it at a bargain price to boot! Classical music with real musicians showing us their skills. My only complaint is that I wished that the recording was of better quality! Five stars for the music - Three stars for the disc!

Borodin: In the Steppes of Central Asia.......2006-11-10

This is where the music from the musical "Kismet" came from. Very Melodic and beautiful. CD arrived very timely and was pristine. Thank you.

It's called the pentatonic scale.......2006-06-22

This recording of the Borodin b minor symphony is excellent, and the colorful orchestration that entranced Debussy and his colleagues is easily heard due to the clear sound (too clear in the first movement, actually - one of the cello players sounded a little tinny to me). The first movement, with its blatantly nationalistic motto theme, is balanced with a sparkling scherzo and an andante with an achingly beautiful song-like theme. The finale, with the exuberance characteristic of Borodin and of the Mighty Five in general, is sprightly and cheerful. Its main theme is pentatonic (consisting of a five-note scale), like most music from folk sources (yes, including America, which does not mean that we "ripped" it from anywhere, simply that it is the single most pervasive system of tonal organization in the world). This recording is highly recommended, as it represents the vast majority of Borodin's orchestral output, and not badly, either.

Borodin's 2nd symphony.......2005-08-15

I played Borodin's 2nd with the National Scout and Guide Symphony Orchestra, having never even heard of borodin before, let alone having played the symphony! I quickly fell in love with it and its wide range of themes. I particularly enjoy the 3rd movement and the way it changes from gentle sols at the beginning to a rising climax with a rising passage introduced by the violas and being built up by the orchestra.

Average customer rating:

shaking rythym
More techno cr@p
Bellydance Superstars, Vol. 4
Tweaked
belly dance

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Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

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Customer Reviews:

shaking rythym.......2007-06-27

this superstar volume 4 was just what I needed for my class, easy to follow and choreograph. Also purchased volumes 2 and 3. I already owned volume 1. Will keep shopping Amazon.

More techno cr@p.......2007-05-24

I liked tracks 6 & 12. The original long version of Batawanees Beek makes the hair on my arms stand up! This one leaves me cold. I think most of this techno stuff is just too busy for me. Frantic, repetitive, and feels like an aerobic class. You can't interpret the rhythm/melody with that d!mn#d overpowering beat! What happened to the emotion? Isn't that the whole point behind art?

Bellydance Superstars, Vol. 4 .......2007-03-27

I like this cd. It presents a variaty of songs and rythms that makes it not boring...

Tweaked.......2007-03-19

I was somewhat disappointed that a heavy bass beat - not beledy - has been added to many of the songs, so the rock-n-roll/hip hop aspect was a bit much.

belly dance.......2007-03-05

Ididn't like much this CD because the music is well known, a bit too much maybe, and even if it's new recording, there is no surprise at all except for the last drumming .

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fun
Funky Blue Belly Beatz
great

The Belly and the Beat
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Tracks:

Turbo Tabla 4
Tahteeb Diesel
Stonecutter
Imlal Ilaqdah
Irrouh
Sanadi
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Ashoof Jamal
Naseeb
Multiple East
Zaarathaustra
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Customer Reviews:

fun.......2007-02-21

Another great CD-this one has some songs that are a little too "technoie" for my taste for dance class or choreography. But great for general use. Very happy with my purchase.

Funky Blue Belly Beatz.......2007-02-21

I just had to share with everyone this CD I got today (yes, some people still DO actually buy CD's...LOL!). OH-MY-GOD!!! It is rockinnnnnnnn' da house! You see me? I bought 3 CD's, today to feed my soul. The others are good, but this one makes my heart feel like it's gonna fly out my body! Oh my God, I put it in the CD player in my car, and I just cannot stop moving! I'm thinking of all kind of belly dance moves to do... but more importantly, it just sounds like my heartbeat, man. I just can't explain it more than that. It's sooooooooo funky!!!

Music, no matter what kind (if it is the kind you like), speaks to the soul. It is as if the music becomes the language your soul and spirit speaks... and it is the rhythm of your heartbeat. When something speaks so specifically, it as if I become my total self again. Such joy, reminds me of who I really am! I wonder if others feel this way. Gotta be.
Now, my top 5 favorite kind of music go exactly in this order:
1. Belly dance music
2. Bhangra & Chutney Soca
3. Salsa & Merengue
4. Zydeco
5.Soca
6. Reggaeton
7. Ghazals
(If you don't know the meaning of any of these terms, you can look it/them up. It'd take too long to explain )
I mean, of course I like more, but these musics would "turn me on", if you will. It is directly related to the dance moves induced as well. But more importantly, I think it is about an aural aesthetic; what one finds beautiful. I do believe it is also much related to one's ethnicity and perhaps cultural memories -- from this life, and perhaps ancestral memories, or even those memories from the collective unconscious. As I said, in the case of Turbo Tabla, it feels like someone whispering in your ear in only a language you can understand... speaking right into your brain. It sounds just as sweet as hearing your own name whispered in your ear. They say a person's name is the sweetest ever word-sound to them. (So fellas, if you don't already know... if a way to a man's heart is through his belly, then surely a way to some women's hearts, is through her ear.) Total erotica! The biggest sex organ is between the ears, yes? It all starts in the brain.
But, I digress. LOL!
I have a question for you all. Do you think one's ethnicity or ethnicities (in the case of us "mixed" folk -- and lots of us are, inevitably... even if we think we are purely one thing or another... but that is yet another tributary of discussion)... does one's ethnicity influence the way a person looks at the world aesthetically? Is what one finds beautiful, influenced by one's background(s). I believe that it is. I'd like to hear what someone else thinks. Now, I'm not speaking of aesthetics on the surface -- and that may sound like an oxymoron, yet it is not. I am referring to those things which appeal to you at a more gut level; an instinctual level. Some people may believe that that the business of what one finds beautiful or appealing, through the senses, a shallow business. I beg to differ.
I think what one choses to wear -- clothes, jewelry, adornment... how you wear your hair... how one choses to decorate one's environment... the kinds of food & music one likes... certainly to whom one is attracted... our interests... environments that makes one feel at home...fabrics... colors... scents we wear... scents we have around us... what music we like to hear... what languages sound sweet in our ears...all are influenced by our ancestral memories. These are the things which make us feel at home, cared for.... which make us love and feel loved... which makes our hearts feel more alive... which makes our souls soar... which touch us in places we never knew existed or had forgotten........ yes, I think these things aour a part of our collective unconscious.

Nonethless, for moments today, I felt like I could fly :-)
My heart danced.
*By the way, my favorite cuts so far on that CD:
#1 "Turbo Tabla 4 (Karim Nagi) --Drum anthem #4 in Turbo Tabla Tribal Lovers Series
#2 "Tahteeb Diesel" (Nagi, Ruskin) -- A southern Egyptian Cane Dance in a Detroit parking lot
#4 "Imlal Ilaqdah" (Traditional Arab & Andalusian) -- Fill the glasses up and let me drink til dawn.
#7 "Indiarab" (Karim Nagi) -- Belly Bhangra
This is part of the meaning of love, I say.

great.......2007-01-19

great music i am in a bellydance troupe and we are dancing to a routine using some of the songs thanks

Average customer rating:

Superb!

Haran
Pharaoh's Daughter
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Album Description

"A gilt-edged masterpiece." -- Jewish Week

"Best Middle East Peace Plan." -- Village Voice

"I want more of this band, much more." -- Global Rhythm

"A sound both hypnotic and charged." -- Washington Post

"Fuses Middle Eastern and Jewish sounds with a dark, indie pop sensibility." -- All Music Guide

Following Matisyahu's dramatic crossover from the Jewish market into the secular world, the most popular female New York Jewish musical artist is ready to break out! Haran features catchy songs that blend a Middle Eastern sound with contemporary hooks and a folk/pop mentality. Easy to dance to, it works for all audiences. Blending a psychedelic sensibility and a pan-Mediterranean sensuality, Basya Schechter leads her band through swirling Hasidic chants, Mizrachi and Sephardi folk-rock, and spiritual stylings filtered through percussion, flute, strings, and electronica. Her sound has been cultivated by her Hasidic music background and a series of trips to the Middle East, Africa, Israel, Egypt, Central Africa, Turkey, Kurdistan, and Greece. She has recorded four albums: three with Pharaoh's Daughter and one instrumental exploration with Persian santur player Alan Kushan. Over the past two years, Schechter was the recipient of numerous compositional and project grants from the New York State Council of the Arts, American Composers Forum, and American Music Center.

Customer Reviews:

Superb! .......2007-05-18

This highly anticipated release lives every bit up to expectations, and then some. With help from producer Fred Rubens, the album showcases the band's signature innovative Middle Eastern sound with modern-day grit and attitude. To be sure, the force of this album rests firmly on the foundation of Shechter's exquisite compositions. Still, it is the incredible musicianship of the band that makes this nothing short of a masterpiece. In addition to the earnest vocals of leader Basya Schechter and her oud and saz playing, the album features stellar performances by core band members playing violin, bass, organ, recorders, accordian, drums, and percussion. Topping it all off are exciting guest performances including Alan Kushan on santur, Adam Levy (of Norah Jones' band) on guitar, and others. This music is exquisite but edgy, authentic but contemporary, and absolutely infectious. This is World Music at its best--intricate and nuanced, but utterly accessible, blending swirling, syncopated seas of polyrhythm with beautiful, singable melodies. Pharaoh's Daughter's scope may be compared to that of Béla Fleck, who also draws from a wide array of musical traditions and sounds. However, while Fleck's combinations can sometimes sound forced, these always seem to work perfectly. Highlights include a Celtic-infused "Kah Ribon" with santur, Jason Lindner's psychedelic organ over Schecter's oud on "By Way of Haran," Levy's haunting guitar on the gripping "Hagar," and the rich, sensuous violin of Meg Okura on "Samai."

Average customer rating:

Beautiful and inspiring music
Bellydance Superstars vol III rating
Good, But Not As Good As One and Two
Great for Dancing!!!
Vol. 3

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Customer Reviews:

Beautiful and inspiring music .......2007-07-12

Once again the Bellydance Superstars produced a wonderful and inspiring collection of songs: great for listening, teaching and performing!!!
Varied in mood and melody, worthy of the "Superstar rating".

Bellydance Superstars vol III rating.......2007-05-29

I've been taking bellydance lessons for 3 ½ years on & off. This cd has several songs that I recognize and like....a couple you can dance to at a party like..El Kalam Ala Meen & Lawn Oyounak

Good, But Not As Good As One and Two .......2006-04-14

This one hasn't hooked me as well as the first two volumes have. I might have liked it better if I didn't own the first two. Volume One will always be my favorite and I think it spoiled me. It may simply be a matter of personal taste and preference. I don't care for most of these songs but that doesn't mean that it's not a good CD. I do like three of the songs and I am finding that it is slowly growing on me the more I listen to it. For bellydancing, the songs all have the right beats and tempo and may appeal to other dancers with different musical tastes. There's a good variety ranging from classic bellydance to modern music and the artists are the best of the best. I do wish that more of the songs used in the performance DVDs had been included. I prefer Volumes One and Two, but if this was the only one you could get it wouldn't be a waste of money. It's still worth buying for your personal collection or studio library.

To learn more about the history of bellydance and the Bellydance Superstars' role in educating the public about this art form, check out the "American Bellydancer" DVD.

Great for Dancing!!!.......2006-02-23

These are all very good songs for dancing. It is very easy to make a choreography from these songs, especially for a folkloric group. There is a lot of fun folkloric music here. There is a modern fusion piece with drums by Isaam (#2). The drums are very beautiful and Isaam is a great drummer. The first song on this CD is one of my favorite songs. It has such a beautiful arrangement. The music is a rich mixture of baladi, saidi, classical and drums. I love number ten also: it is a lovely accordion baladi. This CD also has very nice, interesting music that could be used for tribal-style. Overall, it is a great CD, and I like all of the songs here.

Vol. 3.......2006-01-10

I like this one, but maybe not as much as volume one and two. I think there are a lot of good songs that really get you in the mood to just jump up and dance. I remember all this music from the local Belly dance festival though, so when you buy it, if you are using it for a performance, remember that it's a very common album and a lot of others maybe using the same music.

Average customer rating:

Excellent Original Performance Music!
Superb! Totally danceable! Infectious beat!
There are better CDs out there
Awesome beats
thee seduction it was complete

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One Thousand and One Nights

ASIN: B0001XAQQ4
Release Date: 2004-04-13

Tracks:

Longa H.K.K
Zaynab
Dulab Rast
Ya Shadil Al-han
Turbo Tabla 3
Telegrafin Telleri
Mahbub
Allahu Ya'aalim
Shred
Longa Farahfaza
Hat Ayyuha Saqi
Pedro Abdallah
Turbo Tabla 2
The Arab Blues

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Original Performance Music!.......2006-06-15

This is original middle eastern music that will get your performance noticed! I am the amateur Bellydancer USA 2006 winner and I danced to Turbo Tabla II when I won. It goes great with Raks Sharki as well as sword, zils, or even veil work. This cd is a must have for any serious bellydancer's music collection. It will make your performance memorable. Shimmy-on.

Superb! Totally danceable! Infectious beat!.......2006-06-15

Karim Nagi does it all in Turbo Tabla! Every song is a keeper! This is a CD any bellydancer must have in their library. He is a master of the beat! His music raks!

There are better CDs out there.......2006-06-03

The quality of the sound is not as good as most CDs. At times the vocals are not crisp and sound muffled. It is also somewhat boring, since it has a very repetitive feel to it. For bellydancing, this CD does not inspire me and it usually does not take much to get me going.

"Turbo Tabla 3" is ok, but this track is also on "Bellydance Superstars, Vol. II", which is a lot better investment.

Awesome beats.......2005-10-23

There is a real driving throb to the beats on this CD that really gets you moving!

thee seduction it was complete.......2005-08-29

the album is spiritual acoustic karma sutra. i loved the bass beats fusion with the instruments of old. this album has me wanting more. in the menatime i now want to go a eatery with this music and see real bellydancing.

Average customer rating:

I want more SAMIRA!
Great Album from a great singer.
Exceptional album for an exceptional singer
she rocks!
What An Album!

Youm Wara Youm
Samira Said
Manufacturer: Ark 21
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006YXCD
Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

Youm Wara Youm
Allah Yesahillak
La Binna Hilm
Koll El Awkaat
Abeltak Leih
Min Youmi
Kan Mali
Ezzay Aheb
Dahakteni
Layali Zaman
Ehsasi
Ragalak

Customer Reviews:

I want more SAMIRA!.......2007-06-23

As a listener of Arabic stuff, this is pretty darn cool, if a little more pop than, say, Natacha Atlas (who I love, have all her discs). Samira is a little bit better of a vocalist than Nawal Al-Zoghbi (whom I also love), but about half of Youm wara Youm I like. This recording really makes me want to hear some more recent Samira.

Great Album from a great singer........2007-04-10

Prominent Samira Said has always been the best female singer in the Arab world and the Middle East. Right on Girl!!

Exceptional album for an exceptional singer.......2006-07-27

"Youm Wara Youm" CD is a fascinating release for the accomplished Arab diva, Samira Said. This album is truly versatile and offers a wide spectrum of musical styles and melodies that must appeal to people from the west to the east. "ALLAH YESAHELAK" song is a smash hit full of energy and beat.

Samira was expected to transcend cultures and reaches people around the globe simply because she is endowed with a senstive, deep, versatile, and dynamic voice of exceptional purity and quality and because she is a progressive singer who innovates and renovates.

Samira Said is indisputably reckoned to be one of the most remarkable icons in the history of modern Arab music. Starting her career in early eighties, Samira has actually contributed to the shaping of many lyrical and melodical trends in the current Arabic music and now she has become a prominent idol for many young Arabic singers who try to memic Samira's unique singing style and musical selections.

she rocks!.......2006-07-03

Samira has really awsome beats and music. and like an egpytion, she can do amazing things with her voice that no American i've heard can do. i love the way the egpytions do use their voices so that u r in a trance when u hear it. if u like egpytion pop this is a CD for u!

What An Album!.......2006-04-22

I LOVE THIS ALBUM!! I only came across this on recommendations, I had never heard of Samira before but when I listened to the sample tracks i loved it straight away and now it's on repeat on my iPod! My parents live in Turkey so spending a lot of time there I have a love for middle-eastern music and this is one of the best albums I heard. She has a great voice and the songs just make you wanna dance!!!! AMAZING!