Awalim and Ghawazi

Looking at the meaning of the terms "awalim" and "ghawazee" in Egypt and how they have changed over recent history. This video sponsored by MEDANZ – www.medanz.org.nz For a list of videos and how you can contribute: www.bellyraqs.nz More information: Edwina Nearing (1977), "Sirat Al-Ghawazi" in the Gilded Serpent (reprinted from Habibi vol 3, no 9) Fraser, Kathleen W. (2015) Before they were Belly Dancers, Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co Habiba (2004) "The Legacy of the Ghawazi", Habibi vol 20 no.3 van Nieuwkerk, Karin (1997) A Trade like Any Other - Female Singers and Dancers in Egypt, Austin, TX: University of Texas Press