Folk and pop music from a variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures features vocals sung in English, Armenian, Turkish, and Arabic. This is the eighth release from Brothers of the Baladi – five Americans who successfully “bridge the gap” to bring Middle Eastern music to the world. Both Westerners and Middle Eastern natives enjoy, dance to, and understand Brothers of the Baladi and all their CDs. This CD appeals to all who know the Middle East as a cultural melting pot of exotic rhythms, melodies, and languages. Features international master of the oud John Bilezikjian and Sulieman El Coyote Feldthouse, who founded eclectic sixties Middle Eastern rock band Kaliedoscope with David Lindley. Brothers of the Baladi are one of the largest sellers of belly dance music both nationally and internationally.

"A fresh take on an ancient idea." - THE BEAT

“A sound that knows no borders.” — LA TIMES

“The delicious charm of Hope [is that] it isn’t just music that belly dancers can relate to. There are often enough helpings of pop and funk to get the average person moving on the dance floor, but there’s always enough foreign spice and exotic atmosphere to satisfy any musical armchair traveler.” — THE OREGONIAN