This performance is something of an experiment. It's my first foray into Arabic repertoire, vs. the Turkish/Greek/Armenian music I usually use. I've incorporated a few elements of Arabic style, but this piece is still based on my training in American Traditional belly dance.
The song is the overture to "Leyelet Hob" by Mohammed Abdul Wahab, performed by Oum Koulthoum.
Performance c2007 Nadira Jamal
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Footage c2007 MDH Productions, used with permission.
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