Mercedes Nieto & The Tokyo Nymphs: El Hob Koullu (Raks Sharqi, bellydance)

El Hob Koullu - a unique performance by Mercedes Nieto and the Tokyo Nymphs, prepared during the pandemic, performed after two years of waiting and excitement. Special thank you for all the dedicated and wonderful dancers of the project, to the producers, Nabila and Yurie, and to the lovely, warm audience. A piece of art that was an unforgettable joy to prepare and worth the wait ♥️ Performed at the “Hob Wa Amar” show in Tokyo, 2022 September Dancers: Nicole, Machiko, Sayaka, Naomi, Naaya, Maymunah, Mirai, Kyonn Producers: Nobu Nabila, Yurie Sakamoto Choreography: Mercedes Nieto Costumes: Mercedes Nieto & Tímea Jónás Music: “El Hob Koullu” - originally by Oum Kalthoum, this version is on Mercedes Nieto’s album: Ahlam Hayati Singer: Ahmed Zaki