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Hossam Ramzy & His Egyptian Ensemble/Hossam Ramzy: The Best of Abdul Halim Hafiz

1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-02-26

Tracks: Bahlam Beek [I'm Dreaming About You]; Oqbalal Yom Miladak [May You Attain the Same Happiness]; Olulu [Please Tell Her the Truth]; Ganalhawa [Love Has Come Our Way]; Khusara Khusara [What a Loss]; Asm...
Artists: Hossam Ramzy & His Egyptian Ensemble/Hossam Ramzy

Hossam Ramzy presents very danceable renditions of six of the most popular songs of Abdul Halim Hafiz, who was beloved and revered by everyone throughout...continue...
Personnel: Mamdouh el Gebaly (oud); Dr. Reda Ragab, Dr. Saad Mohammed Hassan, Dr. Saaid El Asabgy, Dr. Omar Farahat (violin); Dr. Mahmoud Effat (nay); Walid Fayed Mohammed Fayed (keyboards); Nadia Nam...continue...

Emad Sayyah: Lebanese Nights: Mordern Bellydance

1 CD / Arc Music / 2009-06-04

Artists: Emad Sayyah

Bashir Abdel 'Aal: Egyptian Bellydance

1 CD / Arc Music / 2008-08-19

Tracks: Gamil Gamal; Zinah; Shakawah; Ta'Ala Oullak; Al Haggalah; Raksah Iskandarani; Taksim / Baladi; Taksim / Baladi; Baladi; Tabla & Percussion Solo; Taksim
Artists: Bashir Abdel 'Aal

Personnel: Bashir Abdel'Aal (nay, kawala); Elgamel Elsaghir (Egyptian accordion); Aly Serour (keyboards); Hagag Meta'Al (tabla, percussion).

Recorded at ARC Music Studios, East Grinstead, UK in...continue...

Ensemble Huseyin Turkmenler: Azize: Bellydance From Turkey

1 CD / Arc Music / 2007-11-08

Tracks: While I Was Going to Uskudar; Azize a Girl's Name; Yollar Uzak Gelemedim(It Was Too Far Away-Couldn't Come); Fe Supanallah (Problem After Problem...I've Had Enough); Kadifeden Kesesi (Velvet Purse); ...
Artists: Ensemble Huseyin Turkmenler

Gulizar Turkish Music Ensemble: Music of the Whirling Dervishes

1 CD / Arc Music / 2007-05-22

Tracks: Naat-I Sherif/Peshrev in Bayati/Mevlevi Ayin in Maqam Bayati; Taqsim in Maqam Segah; Peshrev in Maqam Ajem; Taqsim in Maqam Saba; Taqsim in Maqam Hijaz/Ilhani in Maqam Hijaz
Artists: Gulizar Turkish Music Ensemble

Gulizar Turkish Music Ensemble: Tulin Kusoglu, Hulya Aydogdu, Secil AK, Cumhur Koca, Turhan Oge, Murat Irkilata, Sefer Karabuk (vocals); Ugur Onuk, Kaan Birhekimoglu (ney); Mine Geyik (bendir); Didem ...continue...

Alan Shavarsh Bardezbanian: Oud Masterpieces: From Armenia, Turkey and the Middle East

1 CD / Arc Music / 2007-05-22

Tracks: Anatolian Memories (Hepsi Yolandir); Voch Me Dzaleeg; Zapion Sirto / Ormorfa Koritsa; Seerdus Vera; Hyegagan Bar; Sfikas Tsamiko; Sevan Tsgnorsner; Hicazkar Sirto; Sev Orer; Aleko's Kalamatiano; Suzi...
Artists: Alan Shavarsh Bardezbanian

Personnel: Alan Shavarsh Bardezbanian (oud); Bau Graves (guitar); Michael Gallant (violin); Beth Borgerhoff (accordion, piano); Eric LaPerna (dumbek, rik).

A nice collection of oud playing from...continue...

Hossam Ramzy: Bellydance Party

1 CD / Arc Music / 2007-02-08

Tracks: Sallam Alay - (instrumental); Oyoun Sandra - (instrumental); Aziza - (instrumental); Enta Omri III - (instrumental); Eddalla ala Kefak - (instrumental); Oqbalal Yom Miladak - (instrumental); We Maly ...
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

Liner Note Author: Hossam Ramzy.

Translator: Diz Heller.

Arrangers: Hossam Ramzy; Walid Fayed Mohammed Fayed....continue...

Various Artists: Sahara Groove, Vol. 2

1 CD / Arc Music / 2006-12-29

Tracks: Amul Koutchi - Chalf Hassan; El Shouma - Rafat Misso/Hossam Ramzy; Mridh Fani - Ez-Zouhour; OM Zein - Azza; El Dzair - Cheikha Rimitti; Taarida Hawzi - Chalf Hassan; Dima Sabra - Chaba Noria; Sidi Bo...
Artists: Various Artists

Sultry rhythms, snaky melodies, and an overall exotic allure distinguish the music of Northern Africa, and this excellent compilation finds worthy contributions from Sudan, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, an...continue...

Hossam Ramzy: Latin American Hits for Bellydance

1 CD / Arc Music / 2006-12-29

Tracks: Cachita; Palo Palito; Guantanamera; Porompompero, El; Cielito Lindo; Malagueña, La; Besame Mucho; Cucaracha, La; Bamba, La; Arabia Azteca
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

Personnel: Hossam Ramzy (shaker, tabla, triangle); Hossam Ramzy (req); Pablo Cárcamo (bass instrument).

Liner Note Author: Diz Heller.

Recording information: ARC Music Studio, Hambu...continue...

Hossam Ramzy: Bedouin Tribal Dance

1 CD / Arc Music / 2006-11-10

Tracks: Raqset Al Hajjalah; Enta W'Bas; Efrooh Bwadina; Habbetik B'Jnoon; Oyounik Ya Sattar; Shebl W Talhinah; Ghaly Al Ein; Matloumini; Al Majroodah; Baly Mashghoul
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

Personnel: Hossam Ramzy (tabla, percussion); Omar Khairy, Reda Sobhy.

Hossam Ramzy returns with this set of mostly traditional wedding music, played at a jaunty clip and intended for belly danc...continue...

Bashir Abdel 'Aal: Modern Bellydance from Lebanon

1 CD / Arc Music / 2006-09-18

Tracks: Yabo Dihka Genan; Zannoba; Oly Wala Tkhabeesh; Alhelwa Dayer Shobak-Ha; Algawy; Ala-Meen; Falaah; Wihyatak Ya Sheikh Masoud; Al Eeh Bisalooni
Artists: Bashir Abdel 'Aal

Personnel: Bashir Abdel 'Aal (ney); Mazin Abu Sayt (accordion, keyboards, sampler); Shareef Ibrahem (tabla, percussion); Ali Abd Al Salam (tabla)....continue...

Hossam Ramzy: Egyptian Rai [2006]

1 CD / Arc Music / 2006-06-27

Tracks: Gani Lasmar; Othrak Ma-AK Othrak; El-Hawzi; El Ataba Gazaz; Wah Wah; Eddalla Ya Aris; Mawwal el -Oshaa; World Is My Oyster, The; Star Collector, The
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

Rai has to be just about set to take over the world. The rhythms are undeniable, the grooves ecstatic, the craftsmanship of a Rachid Taha figure absolute. Nonetheless, its rise has been slow in the We...continue...

Bashir Abdel 'Aal: Modern Bellydance from Arabia

1 CD / Arc Music / 2005-12-12

Tracks: Kariat Al Fengan; Ergah Elfa; En Rah Meenk Ya Ean; Fatet Gambina; Men Agel Aynake; Akdeb Aleak; Awel Marra
Artists: Bashir Abdel 'Aal

Zarbang: Persian and Middle Eastern Percussion

1 CD / Arc Music / 2005-09-12

Tracks: Zarbi-E-Raast; Rumba de Cajon; Circle in Seven; Dream Song; Cycle of Fire; Cycling Feast
Artists: Zarbang

A collection of percussionists, primarily Iranian (though mostly expatriates) with an Afghani master thrown in for good measure. Here, they do a fair amount of improvisation along with a few original ...continue...

Various Artists: Music of the Middle East [Arc]

1 CD / Arc Music / 2005-03-11

Artists: Various Artists

Hossam Ramzy: Best of Hossam Ramzy, Vol. 2

1 CD / Arc Music / 2005-02-04

Tracks: Gamaal Oyounik; Henni Ya Amar; Amiret el Sahara; Tublet Hossam Hattra-Assna; Maalehsh; Tool Omri Ba-Hebbak; Raqs el Khayyalah; Alwan el Neel; Amar el Sahara; Raqset el Assaya
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

Ensemble Huseyin Turkmenler: Oriental Dance from Turkey

1 CD / Arc Music / 2004-12-15

Tracks: Anadolu Oyun Havasi; Bahriye Ciftetellisi; Rast Oyun Havasi; Hicazkar Oyun Havasi; Trakya Oyun Havasi; Tiridine Bandim; Medley; Azize; Rast Adana Ciftetelli; Hicaz Salon Ciftetelli; Ussak Oyun Havasi...
Artists: Ensemble Huseyin Turkmenler

One of the stalwarts of ARC's stable of performers, Huseyin Turkmenler is an exceptional saz player by any measure. Here, he presents a relatively basic set of bellydance-related tunes. The qanun and ...continue...

Various Artists: Bedouins of the Middle East

1 CD / Arc Music / 2004-11-03

Artists: Various Artists

Still working from the massive archives of field recordings done by Deben Bhattacharya over the years, ARC put together this compilation of recordings from 1955 during an overland trip or two between ...continue...

Mohamed Naïm/Ramzy Hossam: Master of the Arabian Flute

1 CD / Arc Music / 2004-02-02

Tracks: Hams; El-Fagr; Dam-a Men Oyoun Sood; Monagah; Raqs el Khayyalah; Farah; Fantasia; Al-Reda Wal Noor
Artists: Mohamed Naïm/Ramzy Hossam

Mohamed Naiem, a mainstay of the Egyptian nightclub virtuoso scene, is likely best-known internationally for his work behind Hossam Ramzy on a number of albums. Here, he's accompanied by Ramzy on perc...continue...

Hossam Ramzy: Sabla Tolo, Vol. 2: Further Journeys into Pure Egyptian Percussion [Slipcase]

1 CD / Arc Music / 2003-05-07

Tracks: Wana Be-Ied Annak; Harrira & Basboosa; My Brazilian Pearl; El Esma Wel Ma Soom; Amar el Sahara; Wady Samba ala el Malfuf; Halloween; Oyoun el Fallaha; Ya Gama-A; Hawary Al Qahira; La Bel Hadawa; Ya S...
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

Personnel: Hossam Ramzy (percussion)....continue...

Hossam Ramzy: Classical Egyptian Dance

1 CD / Arc Music / 2003-03-31

Tracks: Eddalla ala Kefak; Tool Omri Ba-Hebbak; Rannet Khol-Khali; Ana Albi Elik Mayyal; Ya a-Az Min Eyini; Bait el-Ez Ya Betna; Ya Benta el-Sultaan; Yama Layali
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

Personnel: Hossam Ramzy (drums, percussion); Hazem Selim, Ihab Tutu (violin); Ibrahim el-Kawala (bamboo flute); Farouq Mohammed Hasan (accordion); Ali Mohammed (nay); Samy El Bably (trumpet); El Hendy...continue...

Hossam Ramzy: Flamenco Arabe

1 CD / Arc Music / 2003-01-27

Tracks: Al Quantara; Ahlam Ghernatah; Al Vuelo; Rumbapa; Rafaga de Viento; Kebrieaa Samet; El Amor Perdido; Men el Belad; Zambra Por Nadejda; Kathak I; Egyptian II; Sol y Sal III; Juntos IV
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

An interesting fusion between Arabic music and flamenco. Though it's been done before (by Al Tall and Muluk el-Hwa), it's an enticing sort of fusion to listen to again. Some of the pieces are most str...continue...

Mohamed Al Helbawy: Hossam Ramzy Presents Egyptian Sufi

1 CD / Arc Music / 2002-12-10

Tracks: Al Athan Al Sultana; Khawatim Soorat Al Baqara; Asmaa Allaho Al Husna; Qom Faqad Taba Samaai; Mawalaya; Ya Man Bel Waffa; Ahl el Amana; Salla Alho ala Mohammad; Ashada Rubbie; Ebtihal; Tala-a Al Naha...
Artists: Mohamed Al Helbawy

Tâhir Aydogdu: Sufi Music from Turkey

1 CD / Arc Music / 2002-07-01

Tracks: Ney Improvisation in Makam Dügah; Ilâhi in Makam Dügah; Ney Improvisation in Makam Hüseyni; Nefes In Makams Hüseyni And Ussak / Esma Zikiri In Makam Ussak; Kanun Improvisatio...
Artists: Tâhir Aydogdu

Sufi music is known mostly through the music of Pakistani singers Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan or the Sabri Brothers, to cite just these names. Lately, Sufi music from other Middle Eastern countries has beco...continue...

Maged Serour: Qanun el Tarab

1 CD / Arc Music / 2001-12-18

Tracks: Helwa Dayer Shebbak, El; Layali el Sayedah; Habibi We Enaya; Ahram Fil Fagr, El; We Maly Bass; Alwan el Neel; Zay el Assal; Maliket Afrequia; Medley: Samra Ya Samra/Ennaby/Gamil Wasmar; Nassam Aleina...
Artists: Maged Serour

Personnel: Maged Serour (qanoun); Hossam Ramzy (percussion); Morris Eskander, Monir Hariri, Abdel Naby, Ahmad Ramzy, Said Kamal, Aziz Jorge, Adel Eskander (violin); Taha Taha (cello); Nabil Bergaz (na...continue...

Hossam Ramzy: Faddah [Silver]

1 CD / Arc Music / 2000-12-05

Tracks: Faddah; Khatwet el Ghazaalah; Tublet Hossam Hattra-Assna; Sowar el Habibah; Mahasin Essodaf; Wesh el Fagr; Sabla Tolo I; Sabla Tolo II
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

Personnel: Hossam Ramzy (percussion); Magid Sorour (qanoun); Ahmed Farahat (violin); Mohamed Fouda (nay); Samy Elbably (trumpet)....continue...

Various Artists: Music of the Oriental Jews from North Africa Yemen

1 CD / Arc Music / 2000-07-24

Tracks: Hijaz Masaqi - Abraham El-Harar (North Africa); Wedding Song - Abraham El-Harar (North Africa); Airag - Abraham El-Harar (North Africa); Ya Ribbon Alam - Abraham El-Harar (North Africa); En Kelohenu ...
Artists: Various Artists

Recording information: Jerusalem, Israel (1957); Tel Aviv, Israel (1957); Yishi (1957)....continue...

Folk Music Ensemble: Traditional Music from Turkey

2 CD / Arc Music / 2000-05-10

Tracks: Ata Bari; Cayda Cira Yaniyor; Toycular; Yinede Geldi Yaz Baslari Senlendi Cicekli Yaylarlarida; Horon; Siksara/Horon; Haydi Efrem Yere Vurda Daglar; Serenler; Zeybek; Medley: Merdivanin Altindan Gel ...
Artists: Folk Music Ensemble

Audio Mixer: Guy Tourville.

Recording information: Festival Mondial Des Cultures, Drummond, Canada (07/1999).

Editor: Guy Tourville.

Photographer: Diz Heller....continue...

Hossam Ramzy: Sabla Tolo: Journeys into Pure Egyptian Percussion

1 CD / Arc Music / 2000-04-07

Tracks: West Naima (Naima's Hip); Kholkhal Taheyya (Taheyya's Ankle); Khatwet Serena (Serena's Step); Amiret el Sahara (Desert Princess); Sha-Awit Katie (Katie's Cheeky Playfulness); Samya's Solo; Brazilian ...
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

Solo performer: Hossam Ramzy (drums, percussion).

Recorded at Drumzy Studios, West Sussex, England.

Personnel: Hossam Ramzy (drums, percussion).

Audio Mixers: Cameron McBride; Hos...continue...

Hossam Ramzy: Secrets of the Eye

1 CD / Arc Music / 1999-12-09

Tracks: Asrar el Ein; Gamal Wel Gammal, El; Hob Halal, El; Oyouny Sham-A; Amwag el Neel (Waves of the Nile); Aazab; Gamaal Oyounik; Maa el Salama; Maalehsh (Never Mind)
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

Personnel includes: Hossam Ramzy (tabla); Samy El Bably (trumpet).

Recorded at ETAB Studio, Giza, Egypt. Includes liner notes by Hassam Ramzy.

Personnel: Maged Serour (dulcimer); Mamdouh...continue...

Hossam Ramzy: Rhythms of the Nile

2 CD / Arc Music / 1997-12-22

Tracks: Introduction to Egyptian Dance: Masmoudi; Maqsoum; Saaidi; Fallahi; Zaar; Malfuf; Karachi; Elzaffa; Three Four Time; Samaai; Abu el Khamsa; Rhythms of the Nile: Introduction; Instruments, The; Sounds...
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

Personnel: Hossam Ramzy (tabla, tambourine, percussion); Elizabeth Hard (dancer).

Audio Mixers: Dave Knowles; Alan Heatin.

Recording information: Big Box, Southall, London, England; Blue...continue...

Hossam Ramzy: The Best of Hossam Ramzy

1 CD / Arc Music / 1997-09-27

Tracks: Khusara Khusara; Sallam Allay; Bamoot Feeki; Sehr Oyounik; Mawwal el-Oshaa; Enta Omri (III); Eshta; Night Foal; Aziza; Gamil Gamal
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

Hossam Ramzy: Gamaal Rawhany

1 CD / Arc Music / 1996-10-07

Tracks: Serena; Gamaal Rawhany (Soulful Beauty); Ayousha; Agmal Hob (The Most Beautiful Love); Oyoun Sandra (Sandra's Eyes); From Cairo to Sao Paulo; Ya Bel Hob... Ya Balash (With Love... Or Not at All); Bam...
Artists: Hossam Ramzy

Composer: Hossam Ramzy.

Personnel: Hossam Ramzy (percussion); Farouk Mohammed Hassan (accordion); Walid Fayed Mohammed Fayed (shawm, keyboards); Rafat Misso (saxophone).

Audio Mixers: Ca...continue...

Various Artists: The Best of Bellydance from Egypt & Lebanon

1 CD / Arc Music / 1995-07-27

Artists: Various Artists

Performers include: Hossam Ramzy, Emad, Sayyah, Essam Rashad.

Unknown Contributor Roles: Emad Sayyah; Essam Rashad; Abdel Al Aboud; Mostafa Sax; Hossam Ramzy....continue...

Various Artists: The Best of Bellydance from Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon...

1 CD / Arc Music / 1992-08-14

Tracks: Enta Omri - Hossam Ramzy & His Egyptian Ensemble; Khusara Khusara - Hossam Ramzy & His Egyptian Ensemble; Lahssab, Talata We-Talatin - Chalf Hassan; Tzawaj Magalhalia - Chalf Hassan; Afrah Baladi - M...
Artists: Various Artists

Performers include: Hassam Ramzy, Emad Sayyah, Chalf Hassan, Mostafa Sax.

Photographer: Klaus Stemmler....continue...

Hossam Ramzy & His Egyptian Ensemble/Hossam Ramzy: The Best of Abdul Halim Hafiz

1 CD / Arc Music / 1992-04-08

Tracks: Bahlam Beek; Oqbalal Yom Miladak; Olulu; Ganalhawa; Khusara Khusara; Asmar Yasmarani
Artists: Hossam Ramzy & His Egyptian Ensemble/Hossam Ramzy

Personnel: Hossam Ramzy (percussion); Maged Serour (dulcimer); Mamdouh el Gebaly (lute); Dr. Reda Ragab, Dr. Saad Mohammed Hassan, Dr. Saaid El Asabgy, Dr. Omar Farahat (violin); Dr. Mahmoud Effat (ba...continue...