The Original Music of the Emirates

The Original Music of the Emirates
March 30, 2013

The original music of the Emirates is very rich, uniting the many varied traditions that came to and traversed the region by land and sea. Bedouin Arab music, along with music of the mountain regions and emerging cities of the peninsula, mixes with influences from Persian, Indian, and African cultures. Combine this with the sounds of urban Cairo, Damascus, and Baghdad, and the result is a unique blend of melody and rhythm.

Ali Obeid
Oud Player

Takht Al Emarat
Accompaniment

Curated by
Neil van der Linden
Gulf Cultural Expert and Musicologist

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