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A look at the roots and history of the traditional music and instruments of Egypt. With musicologist Zakaria Ibrahim who explains the origins of the simsimiya.
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Available for over a year
A look at the roots and history of the traditional music and instruments of Egypt. With musicologist Zakaria Ibrahim who explains the origins of the simsimiya.
Programme Website