On one of our nights off in Cairo we were treated to an amazing performance by El Tanbura. The program notes describe the group: "El Tanbura is a collective of master musicians, fisherman, laborers and philosophers. For twenty years they have been the custodians of some of Egypt's oldest folk melodies at their home in Port Said, Mediterranean gateway to the Suez Canal. Their music is driven by the simsimiyya, an ancient instrument which dates back to the time of the Pharaohs".
Check out the groups website: ElTanbura.com
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Many thanks to Christina Nelson for setting up the performance and introducing the group.
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