Welcome to Master Percussionist Issam Houshan's website!

The union of music and movement is the essence of dance. The union of a musician and a dancer to create a seamless artistic expression of oneness between the two is the ultimate manifestation of such a union. Issam Houshan is one of the rarest of talents as that is exactly what he does, Call him the Wassan Pharaoun, King Of The Drum, or Mr. Magic Fingers and you only tell the half of it. It's his connection to the dancer that is the essence of his magic. It is a merging of egos serving a mutual and identical goal that few musicians ever master fully. Issam is now recognized as the ultimate master of this art. In the BDSS Issam has become a mentor, partner, and inspiration giving selflessly to the good of the troupe as a whole.

Issam iHoushan whose credits include touring with Sting and the Bellydance Superstars, teaching all over the world, and appearing on numerous CD and DVD titles.

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This Dreamtour CD is comprised of compositions carefully chosen by Aziza from selections of original music by Issam Houshan, master percussionist behind the Bellydance Superstars. The CD features diverse eclectic modern Middle Eastern dance compositions, authentic Middle Eastern music, samples of Middle Eastern rhythms, and dynamic energetic drum solos. This CD features Majed Jraida the maestro of the D.B.O (Damascus Bellydance Orchestra), and Steven Last of Galactic Caravan.