Pangia Discography of CDs

Pangia CD discography A voyage of dreams featuring the opulent music of Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Greece & more. Pat Olson and PANGIA skillfully merge traditional ethnic and classic songs with up beat, modern arrangements. In addition there are several original pieces written by Pat,all performed on ethnic instruments for many different dance styles, oud enthusiasts as well as listening. In addition to very danceable tunes and Pat's fabulous vocals, there are 3 exciting drums solos. A 'must have' for belly dancers and Pangia fans alike. Featuring Pat Olson playing Oud, Guitar, Cumbus, Yalli Tambor(Tambor Cumbus), Mandolin and Vocals. Denise Mannion plays keyboards and zils. Carmine T. Guida from N.Y.C. on dumbeck, bass dumbeck and riq and Erik Brown from Seattle ...

Pangia albums 'Edges of Tradition' is the newest and most exciting CD from 'PANGIA' offering Traditional, Original and Tribal Belly Dance music. Sensual compositions that include searingly stimulating original taxims that can be used for tribal style along with several traditional songs lovingly arranged and updated that dancers will relish performing to. Acoustic instrumentation including Oud, Guitar, smokey vocals, Yalli Tambor & Cumbus in addition to exotic percussion instruments all played & arranged by Pat Olson. Carmine T. Guida provides four astounding drum solos as well as accompaniment on the entire CD. Keyboard, Turkish Spoons and Zils played by Denise Mannion. This is a CD that showcases the rich, colorful tapestry of World, Mid East and Belly Dance music. There are four complete 'routines' for dancers. Each track can stand on its own and yet all of them may be 'cut and pasted' to create your own selection of music. Beautifully recorded with a truly 'live' sound that performers of different styles of dance and listeners alike with delight in.

Pangia music CDs 'West of East' is a unique selection of PANGIA's wide range: original compositions that include amazing soundscapes of taxims for tribal style, as well as several traditional songs lovingly arranged and updated that dancers will relish performing to. Acoustic instrumentation including Oud, Yalli Tambor, Cumbus and exotic percussion all played & arranged by Pat Olson. Exciting drum solos as well as accompaniment by Carmine T. Guida, with keyboard and Zils played by Denise Mannion. It all adds up to a CD that contains many moods and rich, colorful flavors of World, Mid East and Belly Dance music. Thoughtfully crafted and well recorded for different styles of dance and listening alike.

Pangia discography Released in 2005, this CD features the wonderful acoustic sound of Pangia. In addition to original tracks by Pat Olson on oud, guitar and vocals, there are lovely arrangements of Egyptian, Armenian, Greek, Lebanese, Turkish and Persian dance classics. Very popular with Belly Dancers and Musicians alike. Here's what people are saying: "You guys Rock! Each new CD just keeps getting better. What a great selection of music and such a welcome change from all the Hakim sound-alikes that are everywhere today. Not that there's anything wrong with that :) Superb sound - extremely danceable. I give it a 10! Thanks again." "I really enjoy listening and dancing to your CDs. I especially LOVE Volume 3. You really RAK!!!"

Pangia songs Pangia Volume 2 consists of many updated and exciting classic Middle Eastern songs as well as a few original tunes played on traditional instruments such as the Oud. Very popular with belly dancers and oud enthusiasts. This CD is being reprinted and as of November 1,2006 available digitally! Enjoy the music.