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Warda is an Algerian singer who has lived and performed in Egypt for decades - usually singing in the Egyptian Arabic dialect. Warda sang Classical Arab songs in live concerts and then changed styles to more contemporary pop styles of Egypt. 'Ana Leya Meen Gheral?' was a big success for Warda in 2001. The pop video is still played on TV regularly because it is so entertaining. ORCHESTRATION The song is a curious mix between Spanish and Egyptian nationalistic commercial styles exploring the Arab influences in Spanish Flamenco and suggesting parallels between Belly Dance and Flamenco Dance. There is also juxtaposing Flamenco and Arabic music and singing that both lament on love and fate. The song is Western Pop Song FORM [sections over time]: Into - Chorus [no drumming] - Bridge 01 [a VARIATION on the chorus] - Chorus [with drumming] - Bridge 02 [new VARIATIONS on chorus] - Verse - Chorus - Bridge 01 - Verse - Chorus - CODA [end section - end of chorus repeated then long notes with TONIC note playing in violins signalling end is near]. The ENSEMBLE is dominated by electronic keyboard driven by computer. The main PERCUSSION [instruments you hit] is drum machine keeping the METRE [beats per bar - which is four]. There is some use of traditional PERCUSSION like frame drums and finger cymbals to add cosmetic 'Arabic' effects. There are 12+ Western violins which sound 'dry' and 'harsh' somehow - possibly they have been mixed with electronic string sound on the keyboard for ...