I'm only telling it as it is: - Bellydance Superstars is a great album for someone who's on the cusp of venturing into the world of bellydance but without having to suffer from complete musical culture shock. I've had a lot of fun with the CD, despite its commercial-oriented and aesthetic aspect (thanks to Miles Copeland). I recently saw Bellydance Superstars performance feat. Vol. 2. The performance was an additional eye-opener and well worth questioning whether you're ready to move on to the more authentic North African/ Middle Eastern fare.All in all, if you're thinking of buying the CD I would recommend that you listen to it first to see if this is what you're looking for.