Sounds of the Middle East

Arab Music has always been Katya’s passion, and in 2016 she completed her first CD, “Raqsat Katya”, with music producer Nader Harb (Moda.fm), in Detroit, Michigan.

Album: Layali Detroit

Inspired by the warm, analog sound of 1970s bellydance albums, Layali Detroit is a compilation of raqs sharqi tracks curated by dancer Katya Faris and brought to life by Detroit producer Nader Harb of ModaFm. The album draws from the golden era of vintage bellydance LPs while delivering a clean, modern production quality rooted in the Motor City. Released in 2024, Layali Detroit offers a timeless soundtrack for dancers, instructors, and enthusiasts of the art form.

Album: Raqsat Katya

Raqsat Katya is a compilation of fourteen tracks made for raqs sharqi, created by dancer Katya Faris and produced by Nader Harb of ModaFm. Recorded in Detroit, home to the largest Arab-American community in North America, the album highlights the city’s vibrant Arab-American musicians and captures the authentic sound that fills its stages, weddings, and haflas. The collection features classics from legendary artists such as Abdel Halim Hafiz and Farid Al Atrash, alongside an original khaleeji composition, dynamic tabla drum solos, and taqasim—solo melodic improvisations on oud, qanun, guitar, saxophone, accordion, and violin, all anchored by full Arabic and khaleeji percussion.

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The Making of Raqsat Katya