Bur Sa'id (Egypt)

The passion of Tanbura

dailystaregypt.com     Mar 20, 2008   

The Suez Canal, foreign occupation, war and tax-free jeans are all aspects of Port Said’s identity which have shaped and influenced the city’s musical tradition. El Tanbura, a male troupe of singers, lyre-players, drummers and high-energy dancers was formed 20 years ago to preserve a musical heritag