Web Directory

» 3Spell
   Official website for the San Francisco-based band, whose original compositions are evocative of Turkish, Arabic, Greek, and Bulgarian music. Includes MP3s and a calendar of upcoming shows.
   http://www.3spell.com/

» Ahmet Erdogdular
   Features biography, calendar of performances and seminars, concert videos and discography of this well known singer of classical Ottoman-Turkish and Sufi music.
   http://www.ahmeterdogdular.com/

» Anatolia
   A group of musicians from Western Massachusetts playing folk songs and dance music of Turkey and the Arab world.
   http://www.hinesmusic.com/Anatolia.html

» Arian Band
   Iranian Pop music band based in Iran. Details about the band, photo album, songs and other resources for fans.
   http://www.arianmusic.com/

» Bilezikjian, John
   California-based Armenian-American multi-instrumentalist specializing in the oud. Includes profile, resume, performance schedule, and tape and CD ordering.
   http://www.dantzrecords.com/

» Brothers of the Baladi
   World music with an emphasis on music from the Middle East by a band based in Oregon. Site lists music for sale and includes tour schedule.
   http://www.baladi.com/

» Cameron Powers
   Information on Sherefe and The Habibis, including live performances, CDs, and their maqam teaching program.
   http://www.cameronpowers.com/

» Common Bond
   World music group from Israel performs originals combining blues, jazz, rock and ethnic styles. Audio and video, in English and Hebrew.
   http://www.common-bond.net

» Elias Karam
   Unofficial site for the Syrian singer, including photos, songs, MP3 collection, and background.
   http://www.eliaskaram.8k.com/

» Fidel Fayad (official)
   Lebanese singer currently living in Los Angeles, California. Includes photos, guestbook, and one sound sample.
   http://www.fidelfayad.com/

» Grup Yorum
   Popular Turkish protest rock group. Includes news about their political activism, the Idil culture center, and upcoming performances. [Turkish, English, French, German, and Dutch]
   http://www.grupyorum.net/

» Kef Musicians
   Armenian musicians in New York. Audio samples, concert calendar, and photos.
   http://www.kefmusic.com/

» Kinetik Trance
   A San Francisco band that performs traditional and modern music from the Near East. Their speciality is fast and intricate pieces emphasizing ornate makams and tight grooves.
   http://www.musiq.com/kt/

» Marwan Abado
   Austro-palestinian singer, composer, and oudist. Includes concert schedule and links.
   http://web.utanet.at/abado/

» Mukhtar, Ahmed
   An Iraqi oud player and composer who has studied numerous traditional Arabic music styles in depth. With profile, audio, press, instrument information, and CDs.
   http://www.amukhtar.com/

» Peach Curry
   Atlanta-based folk band that plays mainly Middle Eastern music in its repertoire. With news, pictures, performance schedule, and member biographies.
   http://www.peachcurry.com/

» Philly KEF Band
   A Middle Eastern band from the U.S. playing both traditional and modern music. With general information, band story, upcoming performances, pictures, and links.
   http://www.phillykefband.com/

» Sadeghi, Manoochehr
   Contains historical and technical information about Persian Classical Music, with mp3s, pictures and biographies of Persian art music Masters.
   http://www.santur.com/

» Shebahe
   Featuring Persian new age singers Mehrana and Fariborz. Mp3 and RealAudio samples, photos, and concert calendar.
   http://www.shebahe.com/

» Sirocco
   Promotes musical recordings and personal appearances by the California-based band that specializes in traditional Middle Eastern music.
   http://www.sirocco-music.com/

» Sultan, Amin
   Arabic singer from Lebanon currently in the US. Includes photos, videos, and mp3s.
   http://www.aminsultan.com/

» Tahar, Samir
   Algerian oud player, singer, and composer. With biography, album information and sound samples.
   http://pagesperso-orange.fr/samir.tahar/index_en.html

» Tekbilek, Omar Faruk
   Features images, sounds, and press releases about this American-based performer of Turkish and New Age music.
   http://www.omarfaruktekbilek.com/

» Uncle Mafufo
   Artist performing percussive music for bellydance; includes instructional materials, music for sale, and a schedule of appearances.
   http://www.unclemafufo.com/