Setrak Sarkissian

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There are many master players of the Tabla, the Arabic goblet-shaped drum, but any discussion of the best of these drummers will surely mention Setrak Sarkissian. For decades he has been widely regarded as one of the finest percussionists in the Middle East, winning numerous awards there and in Europe for his prodigious, unique technique, his brilliant musicianship, and his important contributions to both traditional and modern Arabic music. His compositions and arrangements have been featured on over 30 recordings, movie soundtracks, including five with Farid El Atrash, and his drumming continues to be in demand worldwide from Oriental musicians and dancers. Setrak has performed with a veritable who's who of the finest singers in the Middle East, including Samira Toufik, Fairuz, Mouhamed Abdel Wahab, Farid El Atrash, Sabah Fakhri, Abdel Halim Hafez, Fayza Ahmed, Warda, Sabah, Majida Roumi and others. The list of great dancers he has performed with is equally impressive, such as Nadia Gamal, Tahiya Carioka, Samia Gamal, Fifi Abdou, Nagwa Fouad, Souher Zaki, Samara, Amani, Ranine, Noura, Shahraman, etc. Beirut, Lebanon, is Setrak's birthplace, and he still teaches there, living in the traditionally Armenian neighborhood of Bourdj Hammoud. He gives workshops around the world, along with international performances, and enjoys it as well! His passion for music began early; inspired by his older brother's tabla playing at home and at family parties, and by 18 was learning to pl

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The Rough Guide to Bellydance

Masters of Arabian Percussion

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Setrak at the Harem: Oriental Belly Dance Music

Oriental Belly Dance with Setrak and Samara Vol. 21

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Rough Guide to Bellydance

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50 All Time Greatest Belly Dance Hits

Belly Dance With Ranine

Belly Dance Dreams

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Essential Bellydance

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The Masters of Bellydance Music

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Very Belly Dance

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A Night at the Harem

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