Putumayo Presents: Arabic Beat

Across the Middle East and North Africa, the beat goes on. Putumayo Delves into the Fresh, Upbeat Sounds of the Arabic Scene from Damascus to Casablanca and Beyond on Arabic Beat. Inspired by music from across the globe but true to Arabic music s deep roots, the sounds of raÃ'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. Track Listing: Disc 1: Djamel Laroussi - Kifach Hilti (Algeria) Ali Slimani - Lirah (Remix) (Algeria) Nour - Narbat (Spain) Jalal El Hamdaoui - Sidi H’bibi” (Morocco) Samira Saeid - Saab Alyia (Morocco) Watcha Clan - Osfour (Algeria) Ahmed Soultan - Itim (Morocco) Choubène - Rai Mtelefni (Algeria) Zein Al Jundi - Ajmal Gharam (Syria) Cheb Amar - Lala Torkia (Morocco)