Arabic Beat, by Putumayo World Music

Arabic Beat

by Putumayo World Music

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	1.	Djamel Laroussi - Kifach Hilti 04:26
	2.	Lirah - Lirah 04:08
	3.	Nour - Narbat 02:35
	4.	Jalal El Hamdaoui - Sidi H'bibi 04:52
	5.	Samira Saeid - Saab Alyia 03:40
	6.	Watcha Clan - Osfour 03:57
	7.	Ahmed Soultan - Itim 03:03
	8.	Choubene - Rai Mtelefni 03:27
	9.	Zein Al-Jundi - Ajmal Gharam 03:36
	10.	Cheb Amar - Lala Torkia 03:00

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Arabic Beat features more of the upbeat Middle Eastern and North African dance music that made Arabic Groove a global success.

Across the Middle East and North Africa, the beat goes on. Inspired by music from across the globe but true to Arabic music’s deep roots, the sounds of raï’s rolling funk and the shimmering pulse of raqs sharki (“belly dance” music) tell the story of a thriving contemporary scene that stretches across the breadth of the Mediterranean.

Arabic Beat is a collection that chronicles the musical creativity of Arabic musicians today. The album revels in artists rarely heard in the West: the unsung stars and hit-makers who shape the region’s music.

Wild-eyed bohemians and visionary songwriters, belly-dancers and R&B crooners, child stars and Idol-style contest victors, the artists on Arabic Beat each have their own story. But, most have one thing in common: They are household names in certain corners of the Arabic world, but have yet to reach many listeners in the rest of the world.

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released July 31, 2012

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Putumayo World Music New Orleans, Louisiana

Putumayo travels the world in search of exceptional songs from Congo to Cuba, Rome to Rio, New Orleans to Nova Scotia. Putumayo’s meticulously researched and curated musical journeys are “guaranteed to make you feel good!”

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