George Abdo

Known As "The King Of Belly Dance Music " George Abdo And His Flames Of Araby Orchestra Combine Syrian Lebanese Egyptian Armenian Greek And Turkish Musical Traditions To Create A Uniquely American Belly Dance Soundscape. Abdo's Music Is Based On The Repertoire Instrumentation And Performance Styles Of The Middle East While Also Incorporating Influences From American Pop And Jazz. A Prototype For "World Beat " Abdo And His Flames Of Araby Helped Bring Middle Eastern Music And Belly Dancing To Mainstream North American Audiences. read less