Nadira Jamal, Belly Dancer

Duplicate Song Titles

Have you ever noticed that most common bellydance songs have multiple titles? Before you buy your next CD or request your next live show, take a look at this list.

If you have any matches youd like me to add to the list, please contact me. Be sure to include both titles and, if appropriate, the artist or album they appear on, if the versions have lyrics in different languages, or any other details that might distinguish them.

• Erev Shel Shoshanim
• Varter
• Amen Aravod
• Yarus

"Erev Shel Shoshanim" is a lovely Israeli song, and widely used for veil work. It also appears with Armenian lyrics under the titles "Amen Aravod" and "Varter", and "Yarus".

• Raghizi Apopse i Kardhia
• Baglamadaki

  This might be nice for veilwork, with some tricky phrasing.

• Ana Fi Intizarak ("I Am Waiting for You") by Oum Kolthoum
• Asena

  Thanks to Amina Delal of Boston for this one. She says that "Ana Fi Intizarak" is the original and complete version, and "Asena" is a cover of the first section only.

• Hobak Wesl Madah (Your Love Has Reached Its End) by Warda
• Warda

  "Warda" appears on the albums "Asena" and "Bellydance Superstars Vol. 1", and contains pieces of the original, plus some other material. I believe it was written by Farid El-Atrashe, but I'm not certain.

• Ta Mavra Matyasu / Ta Mavra Matia Sou
• Nebtidi Mnain El Hikaya / Nebtedi Menein El Hekaya

  This was composed by Mohammed Abdel Wahab, and means "Where do we begin the tale?" The lyrics are just beautiful: about all the things their love can overcome. "Ta Mavra Matia Sou" (Your Black Eyes) has Greek lyrics.

I'll add more as they come in, so check back from time to time.