Music and the Play of Power in the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia by 
Music in Egypt : experiencing music, expressing culture by 
Making Music in the Arab World : the culture and artistry of ṭarab by
In this pioneering book, scholar A. J. Racy provides an intimate portrayal of the Arab musical experience and offers insights into how music generally affects us all. The focus is tarab, a multifaceted concept that has no exact equivalent in English and refers to both the indigenous music and the ecstatic feeling associated with it.
Music scores, CDs and DVDs:
M 1820 Iran
M 1828 Arab Countries
Music literature:
ML 332 Saudi Arabia
ML 344 Iran
ML 348 Arab Countries
