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
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/
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