Let’s head to the 1970s, the golden era for… belly dance? Indeed! This classic belly dance album that could be considered early “world fusion” with its traditional songs from the Middle East repackaged for American night clubs.

Listen:

• Joy of Belly Dancing on AppleMusic
• Joy of Belly Dancing on Amazon
• Joy of Belly Dancing LP on Smithsonian Folkways

More information:

• About Juliana on the Occidental Dancer
• Liner notes from Smithsonian Folkways release

Video:

• My friend, Shems, choreography to Misirlou
• A lovely performance to Ya Mustapha by Naima