Bellydance is a very natural dance and evolved out of ritual dances and fertility dances. It impresses and enchants spectators through its earthiness and its...

Bellydance is a very natural dance and evolved out of ritual dances and fertility dances. It impresses and enchants spectators through its earthiness and its grace. The effortless ease of the body control of a bellydancer is fascinating and is enhanced by the personal expression of every dancer. She can be in communication with the music and her public through either wild, happy and exuberant hip and body movements, or with snake-like and introverted and erotically soft wave-like movements. In Europe bellydance has become more and more popular. Women appreciate it, as dancing enhances physical well-being, certainty and a positive attitude towards the body, and gently tones the entire body. Thus bellydance is an adventure for the dancer and the spectator alike. All of the songs on this album are from Lebanese musician Emad Sayyah, who has been performing for more than three decades. His concerts have taken him across the globe. Besides using traditional oriental instruments, Emad also utilizes modern instruments like the saxophone, oboe, and clarinet. He writes soft and harmonic arrangements avoiding quarter tones to create a new and modern sound with easily accessible melodies and rhythms.