English translations of the lyrics of 40 popular Arabic, Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Hebrew songs. Some are accompanied by RealAudio clips.

Extensive information about the culture of Lebanon and the Middle East, including a section on Arabic music.

Numerous reviews, RealAudio samples, and news stories on Arabic music, particularly popular artists and Khaliji stars.

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.

Features Arabic MP3s and streaming radio, song lyrics translated into English, and artist pages for Amr Diab, Abd al-Halim Hafiz, and Kazemel Saher.

Descriptions, photos and players of many folkloric instruments, among which is the oud. There's a list of famous performers for each instrument, and some pictures.

Featuring links to songs and music resources, sites on Arabic culture and entertainment, live TV, radio and newspapers. With MP3s, RealAudio and MIDIs.

Contains sound clips and biographies of pioneer and contemporary performers from the region.

Written guide on how to play Middle Eastern rhythms on Egyptian percussion instruments.

ASCII text renditions of Arab-style doumbek rhythms with MIDI examples of some.