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Karim Nagi Musical artist

Karim Nagi is an Egyptian musician, composer, folklorist, music arranger and DJ. He specializes in traditional Arabic music but is widely known for his innovative approach. In total he has released eleven CDs and five DVDs, and he tours internationally performing and teaching. He has also recorded music for Bellydance Superstars, Bellyqueen, and the Bellytwins, as well as mainstream artists like Alicia Keys, and The Urban Griot Project.Under the name Turbo Tabla, Karim Nagi has released four CDs, two of which were distributed internationally by Universal Records: Belly Dance Overdrive and The Belly and the Beat. These CDs feature Karim's pioneering technique and unique aesthetic in mixing traditional Arabic sounds with Hip Hop, Techno and House.He is also the director of the Sharq Ensemble, a group of three to thirteen Arab and American musicians that revives and performs traditional Arabic music. The Ensemble was featured, to wide acclaim, in the Boston Christmas Revels in 2011 and has also performed, toured and released one CD with the Boston Camerata.Furthermore, Karim Nagi started the program Arabiqa, aimed to educate children and adults alike on Arabic culture through music and arts rather than through religion and politics.