Music for the Dance
Music that “moves” you is absolutely essential for bellydance, perhaps even more so than other dance forms. Oriental (belly) dancers seek to become the music. If an observer were wearing earplugs, the music would should still be seen through the movements.
When I perform in restaurants, guests often ask me about the music I use. Some even want to take home my CD, they are so inspired! I regularly update “Kiyaana’s Picks” on my site BellydanceDownloads.com. I have included links for either (legally) downloading the songs or purchasing the albums that feature the songs. If you have any specific question about the music I use, don’t hesitate to ask.
For downloading bellydance music, my absolute favorite vendor is eMusic.com. You can get 25 free tracks. Seriously! Here’s my short list for the dance albums they have and also my long list (over 300 albums!). If you’d rather buy an album, you can’t go wrong with ordering from Scheherezade Imports or Bellydance.com.
Enjoy the music!
