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Fortuna reissues an incredible Greek belly dance scorcher by a very little known artist called Koko. Following the Israeli Greek-craze of the '60s and '70s, Moroccan singer Koko delivered this tavern-style party record, sung in Greek.

Yemenite interpretations of Bollywood soundtracks from 1982. An ultra-rare album by Jacky Mckayten who combines his own Yemmeny heritage together with popular Indian music from film. A deep journey amidst tablas, sitars, and electric guitars, through heartbreaking songs of love and betrayal. McKayten was a highly influential figure, yet remained largely underrated until his untimely death. This is his most powerful work, reissued for the first time, from the original master tapes, excavated by Fortuna Records.

A long-lost, super rare Israeli jazz album from 1973. Headed by Albert Piamenta and a group of Middle Eastern jazz pioneers, connecting Arab, Druze and Jewish compositions with the hardcore New-York jazz sound of the 60’s.

Fortuna Records reissues a double banger by Aris San, the absolute don of the 'Greek Jaffa sound'. "Boumpam" was released in 1967 becoming an instant hit nation-wide. The track ignited the 'Greek Craze' which would dominate Israeli taverns for nearly a decade.

Turkish/Greek madness from Israel! 3 psych killers from Levitros, a lesser-known artist from what is known as the 'Israeli Greek craze' of the early 70's.