Common Bond
- World music group from Israel performs originals combining blues, jazz, rock and ethnic styles. Audio and video, in English and Hebrew.
- http://www.common-bond.net

Arabic Maqam World
- Includes information, notation, and RealAudio samples of a couple dozen Arabic musical modes.
- http://www.maqamworld.com/

The Arabic Music Page
- This was formerly known as the FAQ (frequently asked questions) for the rec.music.arabic newsgroup. Good introductory information to Arabic music.
- http://leb.net/rma/

Jas's-- Middle Eastern Rhythms FAQ
- ASCII text renditions of Arab-style doumbek rhythms with MIDI examples of some.
- http://www.khafif.com/rhy/rhythm.html

Quick and Dirty Guide to the Doumbek
- Written guide on how to play Middle Eastern rhythms on Egyptian percussion instruments.
- http://www.blackroot.org/drumming/drumming.html

Progressive Music of North Africa
- Contains sound clips and biographies of pioneer and contemporary performers from the region.
- http://mywebpage.netscape.com/qtfusion/

Acoustic Instruments
- Descriptions, photos and players of many folkloric instruments, among which is the oud. There's a list of famous performers for each instrument, and some pictures.
- http://members.aol.com/ROBECCHI/eng.instruments.htm

RomanySaad.com
- Features Arabic MP3s and streaming radio, song lyrics translated into English, and artist pages for Amr Diab, Abd al-Halim Hafiz, and Kazemel Saher.
- http://www.romanysaad.com/

The Egyptian Castle
- A site focused on Egyptian culture. The music area offers MIDI and RealAudio files, and information about leading artists. Also business, travel, live radio, live TV, shopping, and history.
- http://www.egyptiancastle.com/

Arabic Music Information Source
- Numerous reviews, RealAudio samples, and news stories on Arabic music, particularly popular artists and Khaliji stars.
- http://members.aol.com/amisource/index.htm

Middle Eastern Music: Translated Song Lyrics
- English translations of the lyrics of 40 popular Arabic, Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Hebrew songs. Some are accompanied by RealAudio clips.
- http://www.shira.net/lyrics.htm