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CDs
Baladi (urbanised 'folk')
'Baladi Live' Layali El Sharq Band |
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Baladi (Urbanised Folk) |
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‘Baladi Live’Layali El Sharq Baladi Band. Egypt’s authentic rhythms and flavours run through this feast of exceptional Baladi pieces, created for dance and played by ‘world famous musicians…at the top of their form’ . A remarkable Baladi CD, now remastered. |
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£13.00 + p&p |
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'Best of Saidi' |
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Mainly Baladi (Urbanised Folk) |
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In spite of the title we classify this CD as being mainly lively Baladi melodies and songs with two Sharqi pieces ‘Lisaa Fakir’ and ‘Fakkarouni’ plus a brief ney taqasim. Good quality instrumentation with vocals by Fatme Serhan. |
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£14.50 + p&p |
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'Laura in Balady' |
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Baladi (Urbanised Folk) |
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Light, rhythmic and accessible, this mainly Baladi/Popular Sharqi compilation includes Taht Al Shibbak and Al Warag al Foll, (versions of which can also be found on Best of Saidi
CD), plus a fine Sharqi taqasim on ney (c.3 mins) and a Sha'abi piece. |
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£14.50 + p&p |
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'Very Best of Adaweia' Ahmed Adaweia |
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Baladi (Urbanised Folk) |
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A compilation of seminal Baladi music and song from this key figure in the development of Baladi in the latter half of the 20th century. Popular but authentic and deeply rooted. |
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£14.50 + p&p |
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Sha'abi ('folk')
'Aswan Music and Dance Ensemble' |
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Sha'abi (Folk) |
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Traditional Saidi rhythms and melodies from the Aswan area. Extremely good for all Sha’abi movements and their different qualities. All twelve pieces are wonderful to dance to. |
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£14.50 + p&p |
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'Between the Desert and the Sea' El Tanbura |
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Sha'abi (folk) |
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An acoustic mix of Egyptian folk melodies, Sufi verses and traditional sea shanties, led by the captivating sound of the Simsimiyya, an ancient Egyptian lyre. Different musical traditions from those of Raqs Sharqi, but a charming and interesting addition for lovers of authentic Egyptian music. |
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£14.50 + p&p |
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'Egypte' |
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Sha'abi (folk) |
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Fine and sophisticated Saidi music on traditional instruments by these famous representatives of the authentic Egyptian artistic world. An excellent example of the complex, layered, sustained music of the Said at its best. |
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£14.50 + p&p |
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'Mahmoud Fadl, the Drummers of the Nile' featuring Khamis Henkesh |
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Sha'abi (folk) |
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A rhythmic voyage along the Nile, with Bedouin, Nubian and Egyptian rhythms ‘painting an authentic musical landscape’ of cultures on its route. Includes maqsoum, fellahi, wahda rhythms and two long dance pieces – ‘Aament Bellah’ (Baladi) and ‘Sa’idi Queen’ (Sha’abi). |
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£13.50 + p&p |
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Sharqi (Arab-Egyptian classical)
'Introduction to Arabic Music' Emad El-Rasheedy |
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Sharqi (classical) |
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For a deeper understanding of classical Arabic music, this CD includes 12 of the most commonly used maqamat (melodic scales). Explanations and examples of the individual maqam arrangements are between 2 & 5 minutes long and are excellent for in-depth stand-alone explorations of expressive dance including taqasim, mood and flow. |
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£14.00 + p&p |
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'Layali El Sharq Ensemble Live: Classical Egyptian Music' - Double CD |
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Sharqi (Classical) |
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A collection of 14 rich and varied orchestral pieces by legendary composers, arranged for dance and with moods ranging from refined and exquisite to exciting and dramatic. Superb musicianship to inspire your classical dance creativity or simply to listen to and enjoy. |
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£20.00 + p&p |
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Music of Islam; volume 1. 'Al-Qahirah: Classical Music of Cairo' |
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Sharqi (Classical) |
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A beautiful, rich and superbly arranged collection of classical instrumental pieces by leading Egyptian composers. Lyrical and melodic, and embracing qualities from delicate to expansive, these pieces are irresistibly for dance and a faultless choice for all lovers of Arabic music. Good CD notes also. |
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£13.50 + p&p |
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Combination/Fusion
'Baladi Blues, Egyptian Street Music' Guy Schalom |
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Combination and Baladi (Urbanised Folk) |
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Thirteen Baladi, Traditional and Sharqi (classical) instrumentals, all in a spontaneous Baladi style. ‘Aziza’, Ya Della alla Kiffuk’, ‘Nawal’, ‘Amint Billah’ and taqasim on percussion and sax included. Baladi masters Sheil Taha (accordion) and Ahmed el Saïdi (sax) feature with Guy and percussionist Adam Warne. A generous CD with a playful, improvised Baladi quality. |
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£12.00 + p&p |
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'Belly Dance Classics' Cairo Orchestra |
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Combination (Classical and Baladi) |
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This orchestra and its superb musicians ensure a high quality collection of 18 instrumentals. Ideally suited to the Society's dance form, they are mostly 'traditional' classical in style and instrumentation, and include favourite compositions (e.e. 'Zeina') and brief taqasim pieces as well as Baladi and folk-style pieces. |
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£14.50 + p&p |
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'Beyond the Sky' Brian Keane and Omar Farouk Tekbilek |
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Fusion: widely used by dancers to explore aspects of movement and mood in Raqs Sharqi: both combining traditional Arabic musical forms with excellent contemporary compositions |
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Lyrical and dramatic pieces for exploring Classical flow and dynamics/mood. High quality ‘fusion’ pieces firmly underpinned by Arabic musical forms. |
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£13.50 + p&p |
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'Fire Dance' Brian Keane and Omar Farouk Tekbilek |
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Fusion: widely used by dancers to explore aspects of movement and mood in Raqs Sharqi: both combining traditional Arabic musical forms with excellent contemporary compositions |
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The range of moods and mixture of traditional/contemporary elements make this an excellent choice for movement/integration work. Includes Fire Dance. |
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£13.50 + p&p |
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'Tabla Tastic!! Egyptian Rhythms for Darabuka' Guy Schalom |
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Combination |
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Dancers, musicians and drummers build their development on rhythm. This CD aims to strengthen rhythmic sense through practice and build a natural feel for Arabic rhythms and style. There are 25 tracks introducing folk, classical and general Egyptian rhythms (including four tributes to percussion masters) plus four non-Egyptian rhythms. All rhythms begin simply and develop ‘organically’ with time to experience them. |
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£12.00 + p&p |
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