Mizmar (dance)

Mizmar (Arabic: مزمار‎) is the name of a folkloric dance native to the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. The dance involves moving while twirling a bamboo cane, to the music of drums. The dance and music have strong African influences. In the past, the ritual was associated with spiritual healing practices, similar to Fann At-Tanbura.

Famous players: From Jeddah: Abdul Aziz Samdo,Ibrahim Yasser(Al Qush)- Mamdouh (king of caddy) - Aalghembo - Omar Scorpio - Majid Al Kaii - Ali Alberno teacher - Adam Jar - Khaled Hunting - Hamada Abu Ali- Abdullah Sheikh(Sico)- Abu Draa - Abdul Rahman Bachlka and Jawx and Abdelshakourand seen him. Khudairy Abu Ayman Youssef Bakr teacher- Muhannad

External links

• Mizmar performance in Rabigh
• Mizmar performance in Jeddah in 1996
• Drums with dance

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