Mary Ellen Donald has recently re-issued these classic tracks from the Master of the 60's and 70's, Bert Baladine.
1. Treasures; 12:33
Complete Routine with Egyptian music especially designed for the creative dancer
2. Egyptian Drums; 5:33
Rhythms: Maqsoum, Haja, Karachi (baladi 2/4, 3-3-2)
3. Samah Al Nobah; 3:58
Mizmar with rich percussion backup in Saisi rhythm
4. Bert's Baladi; 6:27
Heavy percussion in baladi with an exciting bass guitar solo
5. Desert Dance; 5:53
Lively village sounds in 6/8 and 2/4 rhythms with a sensuous nay taqseem for the centre section
6. Samai Suite; 10:43
Slow hypnotic 10/4 (samai), brisk 2/4 (fallahi), Fast chifte-telli, syncopated 4/4, and baladi, featuring soloists Susu, David and Mary Ellen.
