About George Sawa

Purchase Dr. Sawa's book for Bellydancers and music CDs at the BellyUp boutique.

Dr. George Dimitri Sawa is a Master of Arabic Music. He is both a historian of Medieval Arabic Music, and a Qanun performer, theorist whose expertise has taught generations of dancers and musicians. Dr. Sawa and the Traditional Arabic Music Ensemble received a Juno nomination for their first CD the Art of the Early Egyptian Qanun.  I am honored to endorse Dr. Sawa's incredible CDs and now his new book which is a must have for every serious student of Egyptian dance.  We are very fortunate to have such an expert and talent such as Dr. Sawa in our Toronto dance community. Please visit his web site to read more about this fascinating historian, musician and teacher. Joharah of BellyUp

"Egyptian Music Appreciation & Practice for Bellydancers" by George Sawa

Dr. Sawa has just published a comprehensive, masterful 4-chapter manual that is accompanied by 2 CDs with 65 tracks, 21 rhythms and cymbal patterns, 8 Maqams along with photographs and descriptions of 32 musical instruments and 6 musical forms. The book features the beautiful Bozenka on its cover and is truly a must have for every serious student of Egyptian dance.