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• 3Spell - Official website for the San Francisco-based band, whose original compositions are evocative of Turkish, Arabic, Greek, and Bulgarian music. Includes MP3s and a calendar of upcoming shows.
• Amin Sultan - Amin Sultan is an Arabic singer who was born in lebanon and lives in the US.
• Anatolia - A group of musicians from Western Massachusetts playing folk songs and dance music of Turkey and the Arab world.
• Asmahan - A female Arab singer. Featuring biography, RealAudio music files, photographs, articles, and bulletin board.
• Brothers of the Baladi - World music with an emphasis on music from the Middle East by a band based in Oregon. Site lists music for sale and includes tour schedule.
• Cheb Nasro - Algeria Rai music artist. With background, press, release information, and pictures.
• Children of Paradise - A tribal-style belly dancing band from the Portland, Oregon area. With show dates and member pictures.
• Diana Haddad - Site dedicated to the Arabic singer. Featuring background, news, pictures, press, video and audio clips, mailing list information, and links.
• Elias Karam - Unofficial site for the Syrian singer, including photos, songs, MP3 collection, and background.
• Hada Raïna - A raï band from Scandinavia, whose members hail from Alger, Sudan and Sweden.
• John Bilezikjian - Sells musical recordings played by John Bilezikjian on the oud.
• Khaled Habib - Raï music artist's official site. Featuring discography, biography, reviews, show dates, merchandise and other artist information.
• Kinetik Trance - A San Francisco band that performs traditional and modern music from the Near East. Their speciality is fast and intricate pieces emphasizing ornate makams and tight grooves.
• Marcel Khalife and Al Mayadine Ensemble - Includes selections of Khalife's work, picture album and critical reviews.
• Noujoum Raï - A multicultural raï band in the Netherlands.
• Omar Faruk Tekbilek / Dynamic Recording Studios - Sells musical recordings by Omar Faruk Tekbilek and The Sultans.
• Peach Curry - Based in Atlanta. Plays a variety of music, mostly with a 'Middle Eastern' flavor. Photos, performance schedule, biographies.
• Philly KEF Band - A Middle Eastern band from the U.S. playing both traditional and modern music. With general information, band story, upcoming performances, pictures, and links.
• Qismah - An original middle eastern bellydance and music group, specializing in audience interaction. With performance dates, member profiles, and chat.
• Sabah Al Sabah - Artist pages with photographs and songs. Also featuring a variety of links to learn more about Middle Eastern and related music and artists.
• Samir Tahar - An oud player, singer, and composer. With biography, album information and sound samples.
• Sirocco - Promotes musical recordings and personal appearances by the California-based band that specializes in traditional Middle Eastern music.