Radio Bastet - Vintage Belly Dance Music

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Listen to the best of "old school" vintage belly dance vinyl from the 1950's through the 1980's. George Abdo, Mohammed El-Bakkar, Gus Vali, Artie Barsamian, Eddie "The Sheik" Kochak, and so many more! Get your shimmy on at Radio Bastet - where the hafla never ends...

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Radio Bastet - Vintage Belly Dance Music episodes:

04.14.2011
Program 77
77 - the year I graduated from high school, and the number of the last archive podcast! You know what that means - brand spankin' new shows are on their way! In the meantime, please shake and dance smoothly to...
04.14.2011
Program 76
INCOMING! It's archive program #76 coming in for a direct hit! Featuring the likes of Eddie Mekjian, Ibrahim Turmen, John Berberian, and even more besides! SAVE YOURSELVES! 1. ELIAS & ZIAD RAHBANI Don't Blame Me (La Teateb Alayi) - 2:23 from...
04.14.2011
Program 75
Give it up for archive show #75, whomping you upside the head with the Aramite Band, Gus Vali, Ozel Turkbas, and some 80's belly dance club music! You know you want it! 1. MOHAMMED EL-BAKKAR & HIS ORIENTAL ENSEMBLE Salaam Aleikum...
04.14.2011
Program 74
Prepare yourselves for archive show #74, where you will shimmy with Naif Agby, Michael Hartophilis, Mohamed Abdel Wahab, and so many more! Raq on with your bad selves! 1. OMAR KHORSHID & HIS MAGIC GUITAR Popcorn - 4:08 from the album...
04.14.2011
Program 73
We are back! And keeping it real with archive show #73, featuring the likes of Esin Engin, The Seven Players, Omar Khorshid and so many more! Enjoy, won't we? 1. ROMEO LAHOUD Jabaliya - 4:19 from the album Green Eyes and...
12.04.2010
Program 72
Come with me as we explore archive show #72, featuring Eddie "The Sheik" Kochak, Tasso Mavris, The BIG Eddie Adamis Orchestra, and so much more! Lots of classics in this one! 1. NAIF AGBY & HIS ORCHESTRA Sourtak...
12.04.2010
Program 71
Time for archive program #71, featuring the "now sounds" of George Mgrdichian, the "cinematic sounds" of Gus Vali, and the "easy listening" sounds of Claude Ciari! Plus, get ready to party like it's 1959 with Mohammed El-Bakkar! Ain't no party...
12.03.2010
Program 70
Radio Bastet celebrates the big 7-0 with the likes of Naif Agby, Sami Jourdak, Jalalledin Takesh, and so many more! Enjoy, won't we? 1. THE ARAMITE BAND Zungalo from the album Hot Sands, 19582. "INSTRUMENTAL" (UNCREDITED ARTISTS) Ya Warda from the...
10.18.2010
Program 69
It's archive show #69 gainin' on ya, featuring the splendiferous sounds of John Berberian, Bert Balladine, Raja, Georges Yazbek, and more besides! Don't say I didn't warn ya... 1. GEORGES YAZBEK Folklore Baladi Rakess from the album Oud & Rhythms, 19802. ...
10.18.2010
Program 68
Say hello to archive show #68, featuring Eddie Adamis, Eddie Kochack, Eddie Mekjian, and so many more whose names are not Eddie! Shimmy on! 1. EDWARD MEKJIAN & HIS ENSEMBLE Kurdili Karshilama from the album Belly Dance Music From the Middle...
10.10.2010
Program 67
Welcome to archive show #67, featuring the likes of Kahraman, Lutfi Guneri, Omar Ben Jilali, and the "easy listening" king of vintage belly dance, Claude Ciari! The Sabah tune I refer to in this show is a different one than...
08.31.2010
Program 66
It's archive show 66 coming your way, with Esin Engin, Hillel and Aviva, and Eddie Kochak sings about a gal named Sahara Sue... If this don't make you shimmy, your shimmier needs a recharge! 1. THE FARID EL ATRACHE ORCHESTRA...
08.31.2010
Program 65
Everybody sing! "Here comes program 65, all dressed in white..." Well, I wore a black dress, actually. Yes, archive show #65 is composed of mostly wedding songs, in honor of our wedding of September 30, 2005! Helping us celebrate are...
08.31.2010
Program 64
Presenting archive show #64, with Michael Hartophilis, John Bilezikjian, and George Abdo live! Yalla! 1. ALI SROUR Layali Masr from the album Exotic Oriental Dances - Cairo By Night, 19762. TARIK BULUT (DIRECTOR) Erneni Oyunu from the album In An Egyptian...
06.20.2010
Program 63
Presenting archive program #63! Prepare to raq out with Sami Jourdak, go to the movies with Mike Batt and the London Philharmonic, have an Arabian Affair with Abdul Hassan, and hear Nejla Ates SING with Mohammed El-Bakkar! It doesn't get...
06.20.2010
Program 62
Time now for archive show #62, featuring John Berberian, Aram Arakelian, and some non-stop party music from Mohammed El-Bakkar! Ain't no party like a Radio Bastet party cuz a Radio Bastet party don't stop! 1. SABAH Indi Bustan Ya Saada -...
06.15.2010
Program 61
Awww, yeah - here comes archive show #61, probably my favorite show so far! Yes, Radio Bastet meets Mr. Smooth - and they really hit it off! In case you didn't know, Mr. Smooth is my husband Byron. On The...
03.25.2010
Program 60
Radio Bastet hits the big 6-0 with Eddie Kochak, Youssef Kassab and a bit of Middle Eastern exotica from the one and only Martin Denny! Grab that cocktail shaker and shake it!1. MARTIN DENNY The Girlfriend...
03.25.2010
Program 59
It's archive show #59 coming your way, featuring Farid Al-Atrash, the Devil's Anvil, Ahmed Shiba and more rockin' out with John Berberian! Heck yeah! 1. MIDDLE EAST ENSEMBLE Conducted by HAKKI OBADIA and JOSEPH SUGAR Greek Dance ...
03.25.2010
Program 58
Presenting archive program #58, featuring the Rahbani Bros., the Sultans, and the Abdul Hassan Orchestra serving up some "Disco Arab"! I had forgotten how great this program is - enjoy! 1. ELIAS & ZIAD RAHBANI Bedouin...
02.26.2010
Program 57
Presenting archive show #57, with John Bilezikjian, Jimmy Linardos, and more far out bellyrock from The Devil's Anvil! GO MAN GO! 1. TONI FRANGIEH & SETRAK SARKISSIAN Raksat Assabaya from the album Belly Dance Nights (Layale Bourg El Hamam) Volume 1,...
02.26.2010
Program 56
Look out, it's archive show #56, with some groove-tastic bellyrock from John Berberian and the first appearance of Farid Al Atrash on Radio Bastet (about time!)! Raq out with your riq out! 1. JOHN BERBERIAN & THE ROCK EAST ENSEMBLE The...
02.26.2010
Program 55
Here we go with archive show #55, featuring Horst Wende, the Toraia Orchestra of Algiers, and George Mgrdichian! Enjoy, won't we? 1. EMAD SAYYAH & HIS ARABY ORCHESTRA Raita Tislamli Hassamra (Oh, That Brown Girl Dancer) from the album Invitation to...
01.27.2010
Program 54
Presenting archive show #54, featuring the Feenjon Group, John Vartan, Bert Balladine, and Karizma returns to teach us all the right moves! 1. MICHAEL HARTOPHILIS & HIS ORCHESTRA Miserlou from the album Greek Fire,...
01.27.2010
Program 53
It's archive show #53, with Eddie Mekjian, Claude Ciari, Jimmy Linardos, and more vintage belly dance goodness! Enjoy! 1. OMAR KHORSHID & HIS MAGIC GUITAR Warakat Ya Nassib from the album Belly Dance...
01.27.2010
Program 52
Happy 2010! We've recovered from the holidays and it's time to get this party started again! Here's archive show #52, bringing you Eddie "The Sheik" Kochak, Lutfi Guneri, Romeo Lahoud, and more great music to get your new year...
11.30.2009
Program 51
It's time for archive show #51, featuring the likes of Sonny Lester, Jodette, Gus Vali, and Karizma putting us through our paces once again. Practice those hip vibrations! 1. MOHAMED "MIKE" HEGAZI & HIS GOLDEN GUITAR Nassam Alaynal Hawa - 3:49 ...
11.30.2009
Program 50
Radio Bastet hits the big 5-0 with Toni Frangieh and Setrak Sarkissian, Naif Agby, John Bilezikjian, and so many more! This program and #51 were saved by me before the big sound file loss of earlier this year, so my...
11.30.2009
Program 49
Yes, prepare yourself for archive show #49, featuring John Berberian, the Sultans, Ramal Lamaar, and lots more besides! (and yes, I am studiously avoiding making any comment about our album cover...) 1. ELIAS & ZIAD RAHBANI The Welcome Salute (Dabket Al...
10.27.2009
Program 48
Here's archive show #48 coming your way, with Artie Barsamian, Djamal Aslan, Esin Engin, and do the "Rib Cage Rock" with Karizma! This program is very rhythmic for some reason. Shimmy on! 1. BUDDY SARKISSIAN & HIS MECCA FOUR WITH FRED...
10.27.2009
Program 47
Here comes archive program #47! Prepare yourself for Hakki Obadia, Yacoubian & Company, Horst Wende, and a 25-minute routine from Jalaleddin Takesh! 1. RAFIC HOBEIKA & HIS ORCHESTRA Amal - 8:37 from the album Music for an Oriental Dance Vol....
10.27.2009
Program 46
It's time for archive show #46, featuring the Feenjon Group, Sonny Lester, some authentic "Music of the Ghawazee," and Karizma putting us through our paces once again! Enjoy! 1. NAIF AGBY & HIS ORCHESTRA Saffi El-Nia (Fulfill Your Vow) - 3:31 ...
09.27.2009
Program 45
Here comes archive show #45, bringing to your ears an ensemble cast featuring the Derbecki Ensemble, George Mgrdichian & His Ensemble, Alexis & His Ensemble, Dimitri & His Ensemble, Mohammed El-Bakkar & His Oriental Ensemble, and (not to be outdone)...
09.27.2009
Program 44
Presenting archive show #44, featuring Sonny Lester, Gus Vali, Ozel Turkbas and the unbeatable team of Toni Frangieh and Setrak Sarkissian! 1. ARTIE BARSAMIAN & HIS ORCHESTRA Konyali - 2:52 from the album Belly Dance Au Go-Go: Music of the Middle...
09.27.2009
Program 43
It's here! Archive show 43, that is, featuring Youssef Kassab, Mohammed El-Sulieman and George Abdo! 1. AHMED FOUAD HASSAN Fares Men Al Chark - 11:07 from the album Belly Dance By Ahmed Fouad Hassan, 1978 2. THE TOPKAPI INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE Romen -...
08.06.2009
Program 42
The answer to life, the universe and everything is archive program 42, with Yacoubian and Company, the Feenjon Group, John Bilezikjian, and Gus Vali tripping out, dude! 1. KAHRAMAN WITH HER ORIENTAL INSTRUMENTAL GROUP Libnanek Ya Libnany (Your Lebanon And Mine)...
08.06.2009
Program 41
Get ready for show #41, featuring David Carroll playing Raymond Scott, Sonny Lester playing himself, Jodette singing, and a kick-butt drum solo by Raja! 1. EDDIE MEKJIAN & ENSEMBLE Telegrafin Telleri - 4:33 from the album Belly Dance Music from the...
08.06.2009
Program 40
Radio Bastet hits the big 4-0 with Mohammed El-Bakkar, Jimmy Linardos, Gus Vali, and a little something from the Ed Wood soundtrack (Johnny Depp not included, unfortunately)! 1. UNCREDITED ARTISTS (possibly NICOLAS EL DIK ORCHESTRA?) Nada - 6:55 from the album...
06.26.2009
Program 39
Presenting archive show #39 for your listening and dancing enjoyment! For some reason this playlist has a lot of sweetness, a lot of winds, and a lot of girls. 1. EDDIE MEKJIAN & ENSEMBLE Votch Mi Dzaghig - 6/8 Shuffle -...
06.26.2009
Program 38
Here comes archive program 38, with more of the stuff you can't get enough of! Never use a preposition to end a sentence with! 1. ESIN ENGIN & HIS ORCHESTRA Kalaycilar (Tinners) - 3:03 from the album Modern Oyun Havalari 2...
06.25.2009
Program 37
At long last, here is archive show #37, complete with my new "all-purpose" intro and closing which will be heard on all subsequent programs until we get to the ones I didn't lose the files from... Does that make any...
03.06.2009
Program 36
And here we go with archive show #36! Again, without my intros and closing. The routine for this one is a most unusual 70's funk/jazz piece!1. AHMED FOUAD HASSAN Samia from the album...
03.06.2009
Program 35
And here, finally, is archive show 35! Unfortunately, when I lost my sound files I lost most of my introductions and closings and these were not recoverable, so the next 30 or so postings will be without my annoying voice! ...
12.10.2008
Program 34
Welcome to Radio Bastet, Rachel Brice's "all-time favorite podcast"! *blush* THANK YOU, RACHEL! Wow. Ahem. Anyway, look out, it's archive show 34 comin' at ya! 1. ROMEO LAHOUD Ya Khayal El Leil from the album Green Eyes and...
12.10.2008
Program 33
More groovy tunes to be found right here on archive program #33! The first tune is a bit of a departure for us; it's a newer track featuring what I'm sure will be some very familiar samples... 1. URSULA 1000 That...
12.10.2008
Program 32
Get your holiday shimmies on with archive show 32! Featuring a different Omar Khorshid track than the one in the original program, which I had inadvertently repeated from a previous show! D'OH!! 1. RAFIC HOBEIKA Joumana from the album Music For...
11.11.2008
Program 31
More vintage belly dance goodness with program 31! Work that floor act! 1. AHMED FOUAD HASSAN Rakset El Ghazal from the album Belly Dance, 1978 2. EDDIE "THE SHEIK" KOCHAK AND HAKKI OBADIA Dance Morocco (4/4...
11.11.2008
Program 30
Another rocking archive show! Tie that hipscarf on really tight! 1. MOHAMMED EL-BAKKAR & HIS ORIENTAL ENSEMBLE Bisat El Reeh (Magic Carpet) from the album The Magic Carpet - Music of the Middle East,...
11.11.2008
Program 29
And we are back! Program 29 hits the ground running with a selection tailor-made for your flamenco fusion routine! 1. JUAN PENA LEBRIJANO & ORQUESTA ANDALUSI DE TANGER Vivir Un Cuento De Hadas (To Live a Tale of...
09.06.2008
Program 28
I honestly don't know what to say about archive program 28, except that it is one of my most favorite shows ever. Shimmy on! 1. THE FEENJON GROUP Marinella from the album Belly Dancing at...

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