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Al Mashriq - the Levant - Lebanon and the Middle East - http://almashriq.hiof.no/
Extensive information about the culture of Lebanon and the Middle East, including a section on Arabic music. |
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Arabic Maqam World - http://www.maqamworld.com/
Includes information, notation, and RealAudio samples of a couple dozen Arabic musical modes. |
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The Arabic Music Page - http://leb.net/rma/
This was formerly known as the FAQ (frequently asked questions) for the rec.music.arabic newsgroup. Good introductory information to Arabic music. |
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Middle Eastern Music: Translated Song Lyrics - http://www.shira.net/lyrics.htm
English translations of the lyrics of 40 popular Arabic, Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Hebrew songs. Some are accompanied by RealAudio clips. |
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The Egyptian Castle - http://www.egyptiancastle.com/
A site focused on Egyptian culture. The music area offers MIDI and RealAudio files, and information about leading artists. Also business, travel, live radio, live TV, shopping, and history. |
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Quick and Dirty Guide to the Doumbek - http://www.blackroot.org/drumming/drumming.html
Written guide on how to play Middle Eastern rhythms on Egyptian percussion instruments. |
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Jas's-- Middle Eastern Rhythms FAQ - http://www.khafif.com/rhy/rhythm.html
ASCII text renditions of Arab-style doumbek rhythms with MIDI examples of some. |
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Arabic Music Information Source - http://members.aol.com/amisource/index.htm
Numerous reviews, RealAudio samples, and news stories on Arabic music, particularly popular artists and Khaliji stars. |
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Acoustic Instruments - http://members.aol.com/ROBECCHI/eng.instruments.htm
Descriptions, photos and players of many folkloric instruments, among which is the oud. There's a list of famous performers for each instrument, and some pictures. |
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RomanySaad.com - http://www.romanysaad.com/
Features Arabic MP3s and streaming radio, song lyrics translated into English, and artist pages for Amr Diab, Abd al-Halim Hafiz, and Kazemel Saher. |