Belly dance music. Classic and recommended popular tracks of sensual dance music
When you think of belly dance music, what kind of songs come to mind?
Many people probably imagine Arabian-style tracks.
It’s true that Turkey and Egypt are the heartlands of belly dance, so there are indeed many songs from those traditions.
However, in modern belly dance, which has become widely known around the world, dance music that blends in avant-garde genres is also used.
This time, we’ve selected staple belly dance songs, both classic and contemporary!
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Belly dance music. Masterpieces of sensual dance music, recommended popular tracks (1–10)
Mermaid TailsAslan Tlebzu
When people think of belly dance music, many imagine something unique that comes from warm climates.
Of course, it’s true that such tracks make up a large portion, but there are exceptions.
One of them is “Mermaid Tails.” The singer is an artist from Adygea, a landlocked region of Russia, and the song masterfully blends distinctive folk music with Arabic music to create a superb, evocative atmosphere.
Be sure to check it out.
Drum Dance, Pt. 11Lucy
There are mainly two styles of belly dance—Egyptian and Turkish—and among them, the Turkish style actively embraces new genres.
Lucy, known as a darbuka player, an indispensable instrument in Turkish music, is famous as a transgender artist, and her distinctive musicality perfectly matches her unusual background.
While the fundamentals remain firmly rooted in traditional music, you can sense modern elements here and there in the way she handles rhythm.
Yale MashyEhab Tawfik
Ihab Tawfik, a musician from Egypt, is one of the world’s most famous Arab music artists and a staple in Egyptian-style belly dance.
Among his works, the one I particularly recommend is “Yale Mashy.” While retaining the seductive atmosphere of Arab music, it’s crafted with an overall pop feel.
Its upbeat sound pairs exceptionally well with belly dance.
Belly dance music: Classic masterpieces of sensual dance music and recommended popular tracks (11–20)
Wana Wana Amel EhHassan Al Sayed, Ibrahim Fahmi
One of the mainstream styles of belly dance, the Egyptian style, still preserves its traditional culture today, yet it also embraces contemporary music, and in recent years a wide variety of tracks have emerged.
Among them, a work I particularly recommend is “Wana Wana Amel Eh” by Hassan Al Sayed—an Egyptian rapper and singer—and the musician Ibrahim Fahmy.
While it retains strong elements of traditional Arab music, its overall structure is arranged in a modern way.
Darbuka Solo, Pt. 2Bünyamin Olguncan
Bünyamin Organcan is known as a performer of the darbuka, a traditional Turkish percussion instrument.
He is also a top-tier instructor who mentored the famous female drummer Raqi Danziger, and he’s considered a legend in the darbuka scene.
One of his masterpieces is “Darbuka Solo, Pt.
2.” While the composition is simple and centered on the darbuka, the technique is astonishing, giving it a powerful impact with percussion alone.
Highly recommended for those who want to perform belly dance to a sophisticated BGM.
Enta Omri IHossam Ramzy
An Egyptian artist, Hossam Ramzy, who has gained popularity for performances using indispensable percussion instruments in Arab music such as the tabla and darbuka.
It’s no exaggeration to say he is the most successful Arab music percussionist, and he has even performed with Jay-Z in the past.
Among his works, a track that’s perfect for belly dance is “Enta Omri I.” In this piece, the percussion plays a supporting role, while the focus is on string instruments such as the oud, giving the entire track a luxurious feel.
BaladiAsena
Athena is a musician from Germany.
She has released many works specializing in belly dance, but I don’t think many people associate Germany with belly dancing.
In fact, Germany has one of the largest Turkish immigrant populations in the world, and with that background, belly dance has developed there.
Her track “Baladi” may have originated in Germany, but it’s a wonderful piece that stands shoulder to shoulder with works from Turkey, the genre’s homeland.