Music

All of Emad Sayyah's music provokes humor and playfulness that is unique in the world of belly dance music. The composition includes many musical changes and a wide variety of instruments. Some of our favorite CD's include Modern Belly Dance from Lebanon, Sunset Princess and Modern Belly Dance from Egypt and Lebanon.

Celeste and April had the honor of dancing with the Prince of Rai music in both San Francisco and Los Angeles. April's favorite song, is the first song Cheb Mami's latest CD Lazrag Saani Our other favorites are Dellali and Meli Meli. He is also featured in Dessert Rose from Sting's Brand New Day which is a great song to use for solo's

Arabesque - A compilation album of modern songs from around the Middle East with funky techno beats. Featured artists include Natacha Atlas, MC Sultan and Omar Faruk Tekbilek. Allegra does an amazing sword dance to song number 5, "Shashkin" on Strictly Belly Dancing Vol. 5. This CD is great for teaching and studying rhythms.