– In a Beirut Mood
In a Beirut Mood (Piranha CD-PIR788, 2003)
This is a recording of Lebanese-style raks sharki music, better known as Oriental dance or belly dance. The Arabic orchestra, which includes violins, ud, qanun, nay, accordion and percussion; is led by conductor and pianist Ihsan Al-Mounzer.
The music is instrumental, with a heavy emphasis on Arabic percussion instruments.Jalilah is one of the top belly dancers in the world. Born in the US of German and Mexican descent, she has lived and worked in various Arab countries, recording various raks sharki albums.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
