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From the 1970s, Egyptian pop music has become increasingly important in Egyptain culture, listened to mainly by the large youth population of Egypt. Folk music from Egypt's many cultures is also listened to a lot, and is played during weddings and other festivities. In the last quarter of the 20th century, Egyptian music was a way to communicate social and class issues. The most popular Egyptian pop singer is Amr Diab.Belly dance, or Raqs Sharqi in Arabic, may have originated in Egypt, and today the country is considered the international center of the art.
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Music and Dance