Artist description Desert Knights plays original,as well as traditional, "Middle Eastern" style music with belly dance rhythms, exotic instruments and American rock stylings.

Music Style Instrumental world fusion bellydance

Musical Influences Omar Faruk Tekbilek, George Abdo, Fairuz

Similar Artists Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Dead Can Dance, Loreena McKennitt (sans vox)

Artist History Adam Burke and William Warren formed Desert Knights in order to compose, record, and perform new and traditional music for belly dancers and lovers of global musics. Their first album, "Desert Nights," was honored as "Winner of the 1998 International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance Award for Best Music." The group has performed in a variety of settings, from restaurants and art galleries, to Network and Cable TV and radio broadcasts. They are currently in the studio producing their second album, "Camelback."

Group Members Adam Burke and William Warren, plus special guest artists.

Instruments Oud, saz, mandolin, dumbeks, sitar, keyboards, electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitar, assorted percussion, and much more!

Albums Desert Nights

Press Reviews Their first album, "Desert Nights" was honored in North Hollywood, CA, as "Winner of the 1998 International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance Award for Best Music."

Additional Info Desert Knights have fans accross the US, as well as beyond! Their albums are available from Desert Knights, directly, or from many US vendors (see

Location Phoenix, Arizona - USA

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