Raquy and the Cavemen - A wonderful band of middle eastern style drummers and musicians. It is IMPOSSIBLE to stand still when at one of their concerts. They perform in Charlottesville quite a bit, and they usually have local dancers perform. http://www.raquyandthecavemen.com/
DragonSong - A Progressive / Folk Rock / Experimental band based in the Washington DC area. Wonderful folk... gorgeous music...
enjoy.... http://www.myspace.com/dragonsongband
BALKANIZE! - Richmond, Virginia's ONLY ensemble of
Old World TurkoBalkan folk music. They play undeniably dance-able songs from Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey. DO NOT MISS THEM IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE!!! http://www.balkanize.net/
Locations to regularly view belly dancers
Bashir's Taverna (Charlottesville)
Amalia and Alexandra on alternating Saturdays www.bashirs.com
The Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar (Charlottesville)
Fire in the Belly on scheduled evenings www.teabazaar.com
Rapunzel's Coffee and Books - A great little coffee house in Lovingston Virginia that houses belly dance hafla's every couple of months. It's a wonderful atmosphere! www.rapunzelscoffee.com
