See also:

• Arts: Performing Arts: Dance: Middle Eastern  (428)
• Regional: Middle East: Arts and Entertainment: Music  (3)

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Al Mashriq - the Levant - Lebanon and the Middle East -  .

- Extensive information about the culture of Lebanon and the Middle East, including a section on Arabic music.

Arabic Maqam World - - Includes information, notation, and RealAudio samples of a couple dozen Arabic musical modes.

The Arabic Music Page - - This was formerly known as the FAQ (frequently asked questions) for the rec.music.arabic newsgroup. Good introductory information to Arabic music.

Bisher Rihani - - Featuring links to songs and music resources, sites on Arabic culture and entertainment, live TV, radio and newspapers. With MP3s, RealAudio and MIDIs.

The Egyptian Castle - - 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.

Jas's-- Middle Eastern Rhythms FAQ - - ASCII text renditions of Arab-style doumbek rhythms with MIDI examples of some.

Middle Eastern Music: Translated Song Lyrics - - English translations of the lyrics of 40 popular Arabic, Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Hebrew songs. Some are accompanied by RealAudio clips.

Quick and Dirty Guide to the Doumbek - - Written guide on how to play Middle Eastern rhythms on Egyptian percussion instruments.

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.

Turkish Progressive Music Musicians - - Directory of progressive Turkish rock bands in the 1970s.