REVIEW: Artistic Director Adam Basma pooled talents with America's First Lady of the Belly Dance to create the new hit CD "Belly Dance With Adam and Fahtiem." The two leaders in Middle Eastern dancing relied on decades of professional experience to choose the most beautiful, exciting music for Belly Dance accompaniment. A fully orchestrated dramatic opening indicates that something important is about to begin. A violin peaks in a lofty crescendo and onto a theatrical tone of suspense. Hyper dumbecs are heard above heavy bass frame drums rolling into the 5 part belly dance routine. Suddenly the percussion picks up a quick even tempo specifically composed for the dancer's entrance. The upbeat tune "Mashaal" introduces the dancer for the opening number. As the routine progresses the pace continually changes to give opportunities for veil, implement balancing, floor dancing and drum solo segments. Another spectacular professional belly dancer's routine "Mahrajan" is included on this CD. Both routines are suited to playing cymbals. Tinkling kanouns and tastefully whining mizmars provide opportunities for slow motion dancing. Brain frying drum solos elevate the sensational aspect of the performance. Several unique folk songs particular to Egypt, Syria, Tunisia and Jordan display the virtuosity of the incredibly talented musicians. Through their music they converse, chant, laugh, cry and pray with highly expressive attitudes. In the taqseems they infuse their souls into their work. Raspy woodwinds describe whimsical moods and perpetual mysteries. Throughout "Belly Dance with Adam and Fahtiem" careful attention is paid to showcase a broad spectrum of musical instruments. It was designed expressly for dancing and listeners just can't sit still.