Helwa is recorded in Egypt with Leila's orchestra and is a great CD for dancers who want to build an Egyptian style show.It features classic songs from Om Kalthoum and Abdel Halim Hafez as well as a Shabbi number great with a melayaand a very danceable beledi. There is also a Saidi Cocktail and a beloved Khalegee piece along with a modern tabla solo and more. 9 track in all can be mixed and matched to create the perfect routine. Liner notes give translations of each song.

This CD is excellent, if you like authentic Egyptian music. Leila is a famous American dancer in Cairo and the CD contains the music of her show. Some pieces are instrumental and the others are sung by a male singer. Sorry, his voice sounds slightly monotonous. The CD includes classical pieces such as Ganelhawa and Daret el ayam,it finishes with a drum solo

Category: Oriental, Belly Dance