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1. Acoustic Instruments

Descriptions, photos and players of many folkloric instruments, among which is the oud. There's a list of famous performers for each instrument, and some pictures.

Website: http://members.aol.com/ROBECCHI/eng.instruments.htm
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2. Arabic Music Information Source

Numerous reviews, RealAudio samples, and news stories on Arabic music, particularly popular artists and Khaliji stars.

Website: http://members.aol.com/amisource/index.htm
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3. Bisher Rihani

Featuring links to songs and music resources, sites on Arabic culture and entertainment, live TV, radio and newspapers. With MP3s, RealAudio and MIDIs.

Website: http://geocities.com/bisher_rihani/arabic-nojava.html
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4. Jas's-- Middle Eastern Rhythms FAQ

ASCII text renditions of Arab-style doumbek rhythms with MIDI examples of some.

Website: http://www.khafif.com/rhy/rhythm.html
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5. Middle Eastern Music: Translated Song Lyrics

English translations of the lyrics of 40 popular Arabic, Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Hebrew songs. Some are accompanied by RealAudio clips.

Website: http://www.shira.net/lyrics.htm
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6. Miq Productions Rebetika

Information on this genre of Greek music which prospered in the 1920's and 1930's. Includes discography, charts of rhythms and modes, and links.

Website: http://www.musiq.com/rebetika/
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7. Progressive Music of North Africa

Contains sound clips and biographies of pioneer and contemporary performers from the region.

Website: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/qtfusion/
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8. Quick and Dirty Guide to the Doumbek

Written guide on how to play Middle Eastern rhythms on Egyptian percussion instruments.

Website: http://www.blackroot.org/drumming/drumming.html
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9. RomanySaad.com

Features Arabic MP3s and streaming radio, song lyrics translated into English, and artist pages for Amr Diab, Abd al-Halim Hafiz, and Kazemel Saher.

Website: http://www.romanysaad.com/
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10. The Arabic Music Page

This was formerly known as the FAQ (frequently asked questions) for the rec.music.arabic newsgroup. Good introductory information to Arabic music.

Website: http://leb.net/rma/
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11. The Egyptian Castle

A site focused on Egyptian culture. The music area offers MIDI and RealAudio files, and information about leading artists. Also business, travel, live radio, live TV, shopping, and history.

Website: http://www.egyptiancastle.com/
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