Dani Boustros, with Setrak Sarkissian drumming.

Dani Boustros, with Setrak Sarkissian drumming.

Nadia Gamal

Unfortunately this tape is almost totally black and white as its probably a 10th generation copy....still that's not a problem for dancers as Nadia's movements are clear and the soundtrack is stable. Setrak Sarkissian is the drummer in the striped jacket.

Setrak Sarkissian

Lebanese-Armenian drummer Setrak Sarkissian is a legend in Arabic music with a career playing tabla for many of the most famous singers and bellydancers in the Middle East. This clip is a rarity as it showcases Setrak himself. Many Western dancers would know Setrak from his music cds.
Setrak was recently awarded the St. Mesrob Mashdotz medal by His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of Cilicia.

Ranine: with Setrak

Lebanese bellydancer Ranine in a gold bedlah, Setrak Sarkissian drumming. If you're a dancer you're sure to recognise the music from Setrak's 'Bellydance with Ranine' cd.