Modern Bellydance from Lebanon: Queen of the Desert Nights in Bloomington, MN

Belly dancing
is a fascination for Westerners, who see graceful women dancing in a snake-like and erotically wave-like dance.
originated from ritual and fertility dances, and has become more popular all around the world. This release by
Emad Sayyah
offers music lovers his own modern versions of
belly dancing
music, mixing
traditional
instruments such as the darbouka, rik, kanoun, nay, and santoor with saxophone, oboe, clarinet, accordion, keyboards, and violin. All the pieces and songs are his compositions, giving this enchanting type of music a more modern sound -- perhaps a bit too Western for some tastes. Yet, this music is worth the detour. ~ Bruno Deschenes