
The Legends of Belly Dance 1947-1976
Music · Documentary
Overview
A collection of 16 classic performances by the most prominent Egyptian belly dancers of the 20th century. The selections are from appearances in movies and other shows over a 30 year period.
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Samia Gamal
Samia Gamal
herself
Samia Gamal
herself


Nabaweya Fahmy
Nabaweya Fahmy
herself
Nabaweya Fahmy
herself


Nagwa Fouad
Nagwa Fouad
Nagwa Fouad


Fifi Abdou
Fifi Abdou
Fifi Abdou


Soheir Zaky
Soheir Zaky
herself
Soheir Zaky
herself


Zeinat Elwy
Zeinat Elwy
herself
Zeinat Elwy
herself


Tahiya Cariocca
Tahiya Cariocca
herself
Tahiya Cariocca
herself
Saneya Shawky
Saneya Shawky
herself
Saneya Shawky
herself
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