Indeed, the instrument is anchored in Arab-Egyptian culture for a long time. Although the instruments of the Arab world date from the 1800s, the tabla was used in Mesopotamia in BC1100. However, the ...

I have condensed the charm of Fairuz into just 14 songs.I have written some commentary for each song below, so please refer ...

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You might find it hard to imagine what kind of instrument a "Riq" is just by looking at the name. Its appearance is very similar to a tambourine. However, when you look into it, you find it is a ...

After the recent vast destruction in Gaza, Palestinians are rebuilding their cultural history and heritage by archiving ...

Lebanese-Armenian percussionist Rodolphe Manoukian has spent years bringing the darbuka into electronic music and live club performances. Born in Beirut, he began playing the instrument at nine before ...

Encounters have always been central to Seffarine’s music. Made up of Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki, who also has roots in West Africa, and Nat Hulskamp, who performs flamenco guitar and oud as well as ...

Dubai has some good news. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, has founded the Dubai Orchestra Foundation.

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