Does anyone have suggestions for Middle Eastern style music?

Asked by Seek (34805

) December 28th, 2009

Once upon a time, I had several Persian friends, and they always had the best dancing music. I’m not in touch with them anymore, but I would love to find some more of that style of music.

I’m looking particularly for Persian music, as I love the Farsi language, but I’m also interested in Arabic/Saudi, Moorish influenced, Hebrew, and even Indian (yes, I’m aware India isn’t in the Middle East).

Thanks!! ^_^

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Putumayo has a series called “The Rough Guide To…” a large and varied collection of World Music. If there is A Rough Guide To Middle Eastern Music (I’m sure you can check on Amazon) that might be a great starting point.

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You might like Ofra Haza

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

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Ofra Haza

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The only Middle Eastern music I’ve ever listened to has been Lebanese pop music, which of course, still has that Middle Eastern sound. Nelly Makdessi/Makdessy, Nancy Ajram, Wael Jassar, etc.

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