Professor Joel Beinin is a Donald J. McLachlan Professor of Middle Eastern History in Stanford University's History Department. His knowledge of Middle Eastern Music is incredible, and he brought some wonderful pieces and fascinating stories. The theme to his show is an introduction to the different instruments that make up the traditional Arabic or Turkish ensemble which is called a Takht or Takhat. His playlist features instrumental music initially and then includes some pieces with vocalists.
Professor Joel Beinin, KZSU Stanford University Radio 90.1 FM, Byrd
Here is the playlist for Professor Beinin's Lunch Special Show on 8-Feb-2010:
Artist Track Album/Label Goksel Kartal / Nihavent Longa / The Art of Taksim/Traditional Crossroads Ney Can Gulbal / Segah Taksim / Ilahiler-1 / Ada Muzik Jehad Aki / Kamanja (Violin Cocktail) / Oriental Dance / Laser Ali Jihad Racy & Simon Shaheen / Maqam Bayyati / Taqasim / Lyrichord Discs Simon Shaheen / Longa Farahfaza / Turath / Silva Screen Records Naseer Shamma / Ishraq / Ishraq Anaur Braham / Barzakh / Barzakh