Manjur (instrument)

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The manjur (Arabic: المنجور) is a musical instrument used in the Arab Gulf states but with East African origins. It is made of goat hooves attached to a cloth. It is performed by tying the instrument around the waist. The performer shakes his or her hip to create a rattle sound when the hooves collide with each other.

It is used in the Fann at-Tanbura and Zar performances.

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• Video of Manjur used in Tanbura performance in Kuwait
• Photo of Manjur
• Mangur - Oman Centre for Traditional Music
• The Tambura
• Africans in the Arabian Gulf