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Apple to sell copy protection-free songs (Reuters)
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Middle Eastern:
Includes information, notation, and RealAudio samples of a couple dozen Arabic musical modes.
http://www.maqamworld.com/
This was formerly known as the FAQ (frequently asked questions) for the rec.music.arabic newsgroup. Good introductory information to Arabic music.
http://leb.net/rma/
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www.graand.com
Featuring links to songs and music resources, sites on Arabic culture and entertainment, live TV, radio and newspapers. With MP3s, RealAudio and MIDIs.
http://geocities.com/bisher_rihani/arabic-nojava.html
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.
http://www.egyptiancastle.com/
Jas's-- Middle Eastern Rhythms FAQ
ASCII text renditions of Arab-style doumbek rhythms with MIDI examples of some.
http://www.khafif.com/rhy/rhythm.html
English translations of the lyrics of 40 popular Arabic, Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Hebrew songs. Some are accompanied by RealAudio clips.
http://www.shira.net/lyrics.htm
Quick and Dirty Guide to the Doumbek
Written guide on how to play Middle Eastern rhythms on Egyptian percussion instruments.
http://www.blackroot.org/drumming/drumming.html
Features Arabic MP3s and streaming radio, song lyrics translated into English, and artist pages for Amr Diab, Abd al-Halim Hafiz, and Kazemel Saher.
http://www.romanysaad.com/
Turkish Progressive Music Musicians
Directory of progressive Turkish rock bands in the 1970s.
http://psychefolk.com/TURK.html