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The exorcism ritual known as zar has been part of Egyptian culture since ancient times; Egyptians believe that it's a way to drive away evil spirits and crea

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Saeid Shanbehzadeh : NeyAnban (Bagpipe)Naghib Shanbehzadeh : ZarbTimpo (Percussions)Sheida B.Shanbehzadeh : Pippé (Percussion)@Le Lieu Unique / Nantes, Decem

https://www.africanews.com/2022/05/10/egypt-musical-ensemble-revives-mystical-tradition/
The music and dance ritual known as "zar" is an artform with centuries-old roots in Ethiopia and Sudan. ... Musical ensemble revives mystical tradition ... Moroccan troupe mixes traditional

https://roaming-jewel.com/2018/04/15/mazaher/
The Makan Theater, which hosts the Mazaher Ensemble's zar music shows, is at 1 Saad Zaghloul St. El Dawaween 11461 Cairo. Their telephone number is +202 2792 0878, and email address is makan@egyptmusic.org. In addition to presenting the Mazaher Ensemble shows, they have also offered other shows of traditional Egyptian music, including Sufi

https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/4/53651/Mazaher-band-presents-different-styles-of-Zar
The band performs traditional Zar music. Zar is a community healing tradition that depends on drums and dancing and is mainly performed by women. The band consists of 10 members, where women play the leading roles and men play secondary roles in the performances. The band is inspired by three different styles of Zar; the Upper Egyptian Zar

https://www.cairo360.com/article/arts-culture/mazaher-ensemble-zar-music-straight-from-upper-egypt/
Mazaher Ensemble has been blessing the ears of all Cairenes with their traditional music, inspired by the captivating musical culture of Upper Egypt. Their unique sound has helped them garner the attention and admiration of many music lovers in Cairo. Lady Madiha, or Om Sameh, is the band's lead singer, and has been singing since she was just

https://pan-african-music.com/en/with-the-priestesses-of-zar/
"These are concerts that integrate, as faithfully as possible, the essential musical elements of the ceremony without breaking the ritual. The audience can listen to the music, but also feel how the ensemble works towards a form of reconciliation between the human spirit and the other spirits that surround it."

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/female-led-egyptian-ensemble-keeps-rhythmic-folk-music-alive-2022-02-06/
Item 1 of 6 Musicians and healers of the Mazaher ensemble perform a traditional form of music known as "Zar", at the Egyptian Center for Culture & Arts, in Cairo, Egypt, February 2, 2022. Picture

https://scenenoise.com/Events/5634
Mazaher is an ensemble in which women play a leading role. The musicians of Mazaher , Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan, Nour el Sabah are among the last remaining Zar practitioners in Egypt. The music is inspired by the three different styles musical styles of the Zar tradition practiced in Egypt.

https://www.bushraelturk.com/ensemble-zar
A kamānche player and composer, Faraz Eshghi was born in Rasht, Northern Iran. He has been actively practicing Eastern and Western bowed instruments since 2000's.Inspired by Iranian illuminated architecture, he published his first album "The Impression on The Wall" in 2009 and won the 2nd prize in a nationwide musical festival.

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The exorcism ritual known as zar has been part of Egyptian culture since ancient times; Egyptians believe that it's a way to drive away evil spirits and create healing. The ritual is traditionally accompanied by music, led by women and with a few men playing their instruments. The Mazaher ensemble are taking the tradition forward, although they perform the music for artistic purposes only.<br

https://scenenoise.com/Events/5357
Mazaher is an ensemble in which women play a leading role. The musicians of Mazaher , Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan, Nour el Sabah are among the last remaining Zar practitioners in Egypt. The music is inspired by the three different styles musical styles of the Zar tradition practiced in Egypt.

https://egyptianstreets.com/2018/10/13/tapping-into-spirits-and-celebrating-women-egyptian-zar/
Throughout Egyptian musical history, Egyptian Zar music has historically been the only musical tradition in Egypt in which women hold the most important roles in the ensemble's performance.. Hajer El Hadidi, author of the book "Zar" (2016), defined the genre as a complex healing ritual that is practiced in areas around the Gulf and the Red Sea.

https://scenenoise.com/Events/5605
Mazaher is an ensemble in which women play a leading role. The musicians of Mazaher are among the last remaining Zar practitioners in Egypt. ... The music is inspired by the three different styles musical styles of the Zar tradition practiced in Egypt. One of the African dimensions of Egypt, Zar music unfolds through rich poly-rhythmic drumming

https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/494115.aspx
Sun 9, 9.30pm: The Arab Music National Ensemble performs Abdel-Wahab songs. Thurs 13, 9.30pm: Umm Kolthoum songs performed by the Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music Ensemble.

https://www.cairo360.com/article/arts-culture/mazaher-at-makan-intimate-zar-music-performances/
Cairo's concert scene is diverse; on any given day you can find a concert showcasing the latest in contemporary Egyptian music and global sounds from hip-hop and reggae traditions. The friendly crew of managers at Makan - located at 1, Saad Zaghloul Street, across from the eponymously named tomb and museum - have gone the other way, setting their space aside to breathe life into some of

https://www.cuipcairo.org/en/events/mazaher-ensemble-zar-music-songs
Mazaher is an ensemble in which women play a leading role. The musicians of Mazaher , Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan, Nour el Sabah are among the last remaining Zar practitioners in Egypt. The music is inspired by the three different styles musical styles of the Zar tradition practiced in Egypt. One of the African dimensions of Egypt, Zar music unfolds through rich poly-rhythmic

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_ensemble
A musical ensemble, also known as a music group or musical group, is a group of people who perform instrumental and/or vocal music, with the ensemble typically known by a distinct name. Some music ensembles consist solely of instrumentalists, such as the jazz quartet or the orchestra. Other music ensembles consist solely of singers, such as

https://phamoxmusic.com/musical-ensemble/
A musical ensemble is a group of musicians playing different instruments or singing together to create harmonious and coordinated music. The word "ensemble" originates from the French word meaning "together" and encompasses a broad spectrum of groupings, ranging in both size and constituent elements.

https://www.babayagamusic.com/Encyclopedic-Dictionary-Ethnic-Arts/zar.htm
The ZAR is not an exorcism. The ZAR is a possession-trance dance ritual practiced by women in North Africa and the Middle East. "The term zar refers to a type of spirit, to the complex beliefs concerning those spirits, and to various ritual practices associated with them. Zar is also a form of illness and affliction, caused through possession

https://scenenoise.com/Features/mazaher-zar-egypt
Zar, an extravagant ancient exorcism ritual that's believed to have found its way into Egypt in the 19th century, is on the verge of fizzling away.Near Saad Zaghloul metro station, in Cairo's vibrant downtown, one Zar ensemble, namely Mazaher, continues to uphold the tradition by performing the vigorous singing and dancing routine, albeit in a performative context.

https://www.armenianmusic.am/en/audio/song/438
"The Armenian National Musical Treasury" project started with choosing highly qualified specialists in the field of Armenian traditional music, selecting soloists of Armenian folk songs, and forming the male chorus "Zark", consisting of 10 singers. Vocal and instrumental compositions: folk, spiritual, ashug, were recorded. In parallel to recording, processes began directed to the

https://phamoxmusic.com/types-of-ensembles/
These types of musical ensembles showcase the artistry and synergy that can be achieved within a smaller musical setting. Size: Typically ranging from 2 to 10 musicians. Examples: Duet ( violin and piano), trios ( flute, clarinet, and piano), string quartets (two violins, viola, and cello ), and wind quintets (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-30/traditional-instrument-helps-empower-children-with-disabilities/104032342
Ms Haggarty is developing a music program that can be adapted by other teachers. The koto is a traditional musical instrument embedded in Japanese culture, with a long history of healing — an