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Best of Baladi and Saaidi

GiGi Fayed | Miami, Florida | 10/15/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This 2 CD set is part of my music collection for teaching and listening. It is a must for all teachers and students of Egyptian Raqs Sharqi. CD 1 is mostly percussion featuring Egyptian rhythms Saaidi and Maqsoum. Cd 2 is mostly compositional tunes with these base rhythms. I use these CDs in the warm-up and middle portion of the class to introduce my students to these rhythms.



Mr. Ramzy is an accomplished Middle Eastern percussionist, musician, teacher and scholar. He is a master in his craft and makes this evident in the level of workmanship and skill in producing these CDs.



GiGi Fayed

Artistic Director Gypsy Fire"

Far too traditional

Lila | Greece | 02/12/2003

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this cd hoping that I could pick up some tracks for my belly dance performances. I was a bit disappointed because both CDs are quite heavy to listen to and not very inviting for dancing. Perhaps someone more expert than me on authentic middle eastern music would appreciate this style. I personally prefer Ramzy's El Amar, which is more pleasing to the ear."