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1	The Classics (2001) more music like this by Om Kalsoum Om Kalsoum had one of the great voices of the 20th century, which is one of the reasons why she is so revered in the world of Arabic music. Of course, with an artist so prolific, a "Classics" collection is going to be somewhat arbitrary, but The Classics is an excellent collection culled from the vaults of EMI Arabia. Kalsoum is backed by a ... see all copies from $11.85! new only from $11.85!
2	Khomsa (1995) more music like this by Anouar Brahem Khomsa is the heroine in the movie Bezness, one of many themes from Tunisian films and theatre set to music over a decade of performances documented on this CD. This is music oud player Anouar Brahem has performed over those years with different ensembles, but for the first time recorded in one studio setting. The instrumentation of each piece ... see all copies from $7.97! new only from $16.21!
3	Mish Maoul (2006) more music like this by Natacha Atlas Even when paying homage to the Moroccan music she grew up with, vocalist Natacha Atlas can't help but let the multicultural and modern seep in. With bossa nova, Western pop, and just a thin slice of electronica figuring into the mix, the "back to my roots" album Mish Maoul is a rich collection of music that doesn't sound decorated but natural ... see all copies from $12.01! new only from $12.01!
4	Sufi Music of Turkey (1990) more music like this by Kudsi & Suleyman Erguner This is a powerful recording of Middle Eastern music. Kudsi plays nay with Mahmoud Tabrizi Zadeh adding the scintillating sounds of the santur (a type of hammer dulcimer) and the sensual melodies of the kemantche (a bowed string instrument). Bruno Caillat also plays zarb and tabla. Linda Kohanov, All Music Guide see all copies from $6.49! new only from $15.33!
5	Central Asian Series, Vol. 6: Spiritual Music of Azerbaijan (2007) more music like this by Alim Qasimov & Fargana see all copies from $15.77! new only from $17.41!
6	Hayati: The Best of Egyptian Belly Dance Music (1994) more music like this by Mostafa Sax see all copies from $10.68! new only from $11.86!
7	Astrakan Cafe (2001) more music like this by Anouar Brahem The Tunisian oud genius has done it again. Anouar Brahem has issued only five records under his own name over the past decade, each more adventurous than the last, without compromising his original vision: for the music of his region to meet with the other music of Africa and Asia and create a delirious sound that is equal thirds past, present, ... see all copies from $12.73! new only from $15.65!
8	Music of Nubia (1964) more music like this by Hamza El Din The debut session features eight songs from 1964. Myles Boisen, All Music Guide see all copies from $7.34! new only from $10.89!
9	Thimar (1998) more music like this by Anouar Brahem/John Surman/Dave Holland Thimar is a most impressive collaboration between Brahem, soprano saxophonist/bass clarinetist John Surman and double bassist Dave Holland which superbly fuses the traditions of jazz with those of Arab classical music, pushing the parameters of both while succumbing to the clichés of neither. Raymond McKinney, All Music Guide see all copies from $15.65! new only from $15.65!
10	Divine Rites (1999) more music like this by VOX Bulgarian-born, Munich-based composer Vladimir Ivanoff is a composer employing electronic instruments to create a mostly neutral or subtly enhancing background to the sounds of antique tradition. On Divine Rites, Ivanoff turns to 11th and 12th century chants of the Jewish and Muslim religions from the Middle East. The focus is on the seeds of ... see all copies from $2.60! new only from $2.60!
11 view cover	The Greatest Songs Ever: Mid East (2006) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $14.25! new only from $16.51!
12 view cover	Art of the Arabian Flute: The Nay (1999) more music like this by Bashir Abdel Al The title is a misnomer: the word "nay" is Persian and the instrument seems to have originated in ancient Egypt, which was not Arabic. But never mind. The nay is a beautiful flute blown obliquely across the end with a few holes covered by the fingers, a bit like a recorder. It has an impressive range, a breathy tone, and is capable of pleasing ... see all copies from $4.87! new only from $12.75!
13 view cover	Barzakh (1991) more music like this by Anouar Brahem This starkly beautiful collection of 13 tracks by Tunisian composer Anouar Brahem is his debut release for the ECM label. The album spotlights Brahem's solo oud pieces, which range from the meditative ("Sadir") to the propulsive ("Ronda"). This solo work is nicely augmented by stellar contributions from violinist Bechir Selmi and percussionist ... see all copies from $12.50! new only from $15.98!
14 view cover	Turkish Bellydance: Desert Night Dance (1999) more music like this by Huseyin & Gunay Turkmenler Perhaps it does not much matter, but belly dancing is ultimately of Turkish (Ottoman) origin. Maybe that's what gives this disc a higher degree of authenticity than most belly dance albums. Alternatively, the cause may be that Huseyin Turkmenler uses the synthesizer more sparingly than, say, Hossam Ramzy. Turkmenler instead relies on the saz (a ... see all copies from $10.94! new only from $11.90!
15 view cover	A Wish (1999) more music like this by Hamza El Din Hamza el Din has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the world's great oud players, and the mastery he displays here quickly establishes just why he's so lauded. The virtuosity shown on "Greetings," for example, is a sheer delight, his nimble and thoughtful fingers creating lovely melodies behind the vocals of Shizuru Ohtaka. But it's on "Sunset," ... see all copies from $5.98! new only from $14.93!
16 view cover	Ancient Egypt: A Tribute (1993) more music like this by Ali Jihad Racy This musical tribute to ancient Egypt was originally composed in 1978 for the King Tutankhamun exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. It was inspired by the artistry of the ancient treasures and the religious symbolism of the Egyptian Book of the Dead, which suggested titles of the compositions. Only traditional Near Eastern instruments were used in ... see all copies from $11.24! new only from $15.28!
17 view cover	Belly Bar (2007) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $17.74! new only from $22.47!
18 view cover	Conte de l'Incroyable Amour (1992) more music like this by Anouar Brahem Conte de L'incroyable Amour is Tunisian composer and oud virtuoso Anouar Brahem's follow-up to his excellent ECM debut, Barzakh. Like its predecessor, this release contains original material that mixes Arabic music and jazz improvisation and features a stellar band comprised of some of Turkey's finest musicians (this time out Brahem is joined by ... see all copies from $10.79! new only from $10.79!
19 view cover	Out of the Reeds [Bonus Track] (2004) more music like this by Pharaoh's Daughter Out of the Reeds is an absolutely gorgeous album from Pharaoh's Daughter. Leader Basya Schechter learned Hebrew and Yiddish as a child, then joined a step family of Syrian descent. It is this multicultural background that informs the music of Pharaoh's Daughter. Tabla and dumbek provide the rhythm under Schechter's beautiful voice and acoustic ... see all copies from $11.65! new only from $15.75!
20 view cover	The Mother of the Arabs (2005) more music like this by Umm Kulthum see all copies from $23.39! new only from $23.39!
21 view cover	Le Voyage de Sahar (2006) more music like this by Anouar Brahem Over the past 15 years, Tunisian oud master Anouar Brahem has assembled a relatively small but profound body of work. A skilled improviser who refuses to be part of the historical authenticity argument, Brahem works from the same trio setting that performed on Le Pas du Chat Noir in 2002, with pianist François Couturier and accordionist Jean-Louis ... see all copies from $12.36! new only from $15.98!
22 view cover	Al Oud (1965) more music like this by Hamza El Din His second album is similar in tone to his debut, featuring original compositions based on Nubian folk traditions, masterful oud playing, and soothing vocals. Serene and haunting, this was among the first world music recordings to make an international impact. Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide see all copies from $9.55! new only from $11.30!
23 view cover	Blue Flame (2001) more music like this by Simon Shaheen Simon Shaheen's Blue Flame is world fusion with a commercial twist. On this intriguing collection, Shaheen melds Arabic, jazz, Indian, North African Mediterranean, and classical music via his expertise on the oud and violin with compositions that often display congruity with Western pop song structure. "Waving Sands," with its stated melody in the ... see all copies from $11.32! new only from $13.42!
24 view cover	Iran: Persian Classical Music (1991) more music like this by Faramarz Payvar Ensemble From the old Nonesuch Explorer series comes this album of classical Persian music, originally released in 1974 and re-released on CD in 1991. The album contains a number of nice virtuoso performances on the various instruments of the Persian classical repertoire. The ensemble leader Faramarz Payvar provides some outstanding work on the santur in ... see all copies from $8.69! new only from $10.71!
25 view cover	The Wind (2006) more music like this by Kayhan Kalhor Kayhan Kalhor, who plays a four-stringed Persian spiked fiddle (or bowed lute) called the kamancheh, is one of the most renowned Iranian musicians -- and one of few who have made a dent in the West. Known for involving himself in collaborations that allow him to explore outside of his chosen realm, he's been a member of the duo Ghazal (with Indian ... see all copies from $11.76! new only from $15.65!

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