Belly dance music. Classic and recommended popular tracks of sensual dance music

Whenever, WhereverShakira

Shakira – Whenever, Wherever (Live)

Shakira, a singer-songwriter from Colombia who can rightly be called an icon of Latin music, has produced numerous hit songs, some of which feature her performing belly dance while singing.

Among her works, a great recommendation for belly dancing is “Whenever, Wherever.” It’s a catchy Latin pop track, so I think it’s easy to dance to even for beginners in belly dance.

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I Wanna DanceArtem Uzunov

Artem Uzunov – I Wanna Dance (Audio version) | Darbuka dance music

There are several traditional instruments in Arabic music.

Among them, one of the most popular is the darbuka, a percussion instrument.

Aretim Uzunov, who performs this piece “I Wanna Dance,” is known as a famous darbuka player and has produced many classics.

This song, in particular, pairs especially well with belly dance and is used in both Turkish and Egyptian styles.

Although it centers on percussion, it is a masterpiece crafted with a powerful, compelling melody.

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Bella CiaoArtem Uzunov

Artem Uzunov — Bella Ciao | La Casa De Papel Arabic Version

If you want to explore contemporary Arab music, I recommend this track, “Bella Ciao.” In Turkey and Egypt—the homelands of belly dance—there are artists and dancers who blend traditional Arab music with other genres to create new values and perspectives.

Artem Uzunov, who plays the darbuka, a traditional Turkish percussion instrument, on this track, is especially strong in this approach; in all his works, as in this song, he masterfully mixes traditional and modern elements.

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Banat IskandariahYa Salam Orchestra

Banat Iskandariah (Re-recorded)

Unlike flamenco, belly dance is quite open to performing dances with contemporary songs as background music.

This is especially true for the American-born style that dominates globally, which has strongly embraced this approach and has been danced to a wide variety of tracks over the years.

“Banat Iskandariah” is a particularly unusual piece: it features synthesizers crafted to resemble an operatic soprano and shifts into ominous rhythms, packing multiple charms into a single composition and earning its place as a classic.

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Yaşar AkpençeYaşar Akpençe

Desert Wind

Belly dance can be broadly divided into two styles: the Egyptian style and the Turkish style.

The Turkish style is still used today for occasions such as weddings, and because it covers a wide range of musical forms, it allows for diverse modes of expression.

The track “Desert Wind” is a perfect fit for this Turkish style of belly dance.

Centered around the darbuka, a traditional Turkish percussion instrument, the piece features highly advanced techniques in the darbuka parts, adding a well-balanced accent to the dance.

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El Boaad La 1Hakeem

El Boaad La 1 – البعاد لا

Hakim, a folk singer who is popular in Egypt.

When it comes to Egyptian folk music, many people may have trouble forming a clear image.

Unlike American or Japanese folk music, Egyptian folk draws heavily on elements of Arab music.

Among Hakim’s songs, one that pairs especially well with belly dance is “El Boaad La 1.” It has a light, lively rhythm, yet also carries a calm, gentle atmosphere—truly a classic.

Arabic Instrumental Belly Dance Music: NIGHT AT THE CASBAH – Al Marconi

Epic Arabic Middle Eastern Belly Dance Music: NIGHT AT THE CASBAH – AL MARCONI

“NIGHT AT THE CASBAH” is a fantastical, Arabian-tinged piece distinguished by its beautiful, powerful vocals and the delicate, graceful melodies of the harp.

It possesses a sensual allure that lets you surrender to the rhythm, and its fusion of diverse sounds transports listeners to another dimension.

The belly dance that suits this track is not only perfect for moving to its lively beat, but also for enjoying with a drink in hand.

Fully conveying artist Al Marconi’s exotic vision, this song stands out as a true masterpiece even as modern belly dance embraces an array of musical styles.

It’s also a great idea to try dancing along as you listen.