Al Darawish

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Al Darawish is an Italian rock group based in Bari (south Italy) They first recorded in 1993. Their music is an example of is called "Ethnic Mediterranean rock". The name of the group means "Simple People" in Arabic, and the lyrics of their music are generally in Arabic, but may also be in Italian or even Latin. The music is meant to speak to the experiences of the people of Palestine, southern Italy, and Greece. Uses acoustic instrumentation such as violin, bouzouki, accordion, bass, as well as electric guitar.