I did not realize how extensive this list could be and how long it would take me!!  Recently, I had one of my student ask for a recommendation of what CD she should by and after working on the list for several weeks…it has been a daunting task to say the least.  I have shortened the previous list to just a few that I think you as my students should have.  As we go I will add more to your list, but this is just a start.  Some of the cds will be strictly for listening, music you should know, drilling and choreography.  I will give you the links directly through Amazon in which you can make a purchase and I will make a very small commission.  If you do not want to link directly to my amazon page then all you have to do is a search for that CD to make the purchase.  I realize that this list is not extensive, but this is a really good place to start in order to build your song and CD list.  I will update this list periodically for you so stay tuned!

The first CD that I suggest is The Top Ten Songs Every Belly Dancer Should Know.  I have this CD and I have used a few songs for performance such as Azizza & Shik Shak Shock.  I have also played this Cd in class.

This next CD is one that I have and I use alot in class for Drills and our Warmup.  You will recognize many of the songs such as Battle, The Lantern and Tabla Toy.

The Belly Dance Superstar CD’s are a great choice and I have most of these.  The songs are very upbeat and they have a mixure of various artists.  Most students usually love the cds because of the variety.  One of my favorites currently is  Belly Dance Superstars IV.

The Masters of Belly Dance is another cd I have and what I like about this is that it offers alot of good classical music.  This is a cd that all students should have as to it has alot of music you should know such as Aziza, Enta Omri and Tamar Henna just to name a few. This is one that I do play in class so some of the pieces will be familar to you.

The next Cd is one of the newer ones that I have purchased it reminds me of the Belly Dance Superstar cd’s in which it has alot of upbeat and pop music.  I have only played a few songs in class but it is quickly becoming one of my favorites.

This next CD is all about drumming by Susa Pampanin.  I do not have this yet, but it is on my list to get!!  She is a wonderful drummer and this cd has alot of different rhythms that you can use to drill and practice with.