Aziza Al-Tawil's World

Well, just when I think "Lounge" and "Cocktail Nation" is never going to make a comeback, this snazzy band called "Panic! At the Disco" kicks me between right between the eyes with "The Death of a Bachelor." This album is so sensational I don't even know how to describe it. Brendon Urie is out "Buble-ing" Buble and out "Connicking" Connick with this one. A modern Sinatra with an unbelievable "edge," his vocal range is no less than thrilling and I'm equally enthused with "Hallelujah." "L.A. Devotee" is another catchy and ironic tune and all in all it makes for a great listen either at a party or just singing along in your car. They earned a new fan with this one. Keep it up fellas!

Wow! How do I say this? Just a great collection of songs, many of which I'm already familiar with through my background in belly dance as a child performer in the "heyday"and from a massive collection of authentic old world record albums accumulated by my mother, NYC belly dancer Johanna. Had the pleasure of seeing quite a few of these artists in person, "live," either from the "audience" perspective or even as the main attraction myself (Anestos Athanasiou was not only a dear friend of the family, but was almost my "Stepfather" and was even my accompanist on several occasions). Yes, "Gyftos" Athanasiou is here as well as many others that made that wonderful era so indeed "wonderful." You'll hear Jimmy Linardos and Gus Vali. Her name is spelled different here but the cd includes two tracks from my favorite Greek singer Rena Dalia. My mother Johanna worked the "Britannia" club with her. A truly beautiful and...