Natacha Atlas

Gedida. "If you think you might have any interest in great belly dancing music mixed to modern dance beats; to a truly astounding voice that can mesmerize and captivate; to truly original orchestrations of the music; then you must try this CD.Abandon hesitation and sample this, it is quite unique and powerful. Some of the best modern middle eastern music you can hear."

Ayeshteni. "I'm listening to this CD right now. I've had it for almost two weeks and I love it! I can't stop listening to it. Even my sister, who has very different taste than me, sings the songs around the house. It's also fun to dance to for those of you who are into Middle Eastern Dance. I am introducing her music to all of my friends, and I'm going to use the CD at my graduation party!"

Halim. "Let me just say I LOVE THIS CD!... This music is so upbeat and complex and just...you have to get up and dance! You have to listen to it again and again! It has Middle Eastern rhythyms and instruments, with a western influence as well. The Arab lyrics sound so bouncy, Natacha Atlas sings them with such energy and ferocity without being overpowering."

Diaspora. "One evening, my friends and I were witnesses to the belly dancer's art in full swing at a local Middle Eastern place. I always had an idea of what it was like - but the reality was amazing. It took me away to another time and place. The music seemed to sweep her around the room like a whisp of seductive smoke and bells. The belly dancer later told me she usually works with tracks off DIASPORA, in addition to other artists."