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Musical group in an Arabic cafe in Egypt


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Musical group in an Arabic cafe in Egypt

Ensemble of male and female Egyptian musicians in western and traditional dress. In the back, men are holding traditional Arabic instruments such as a traditional lute (oud), a zither (qanun) and a tambourine (riq). In the front, a woman is smoking from a hokkah pipe. Date: circa 1908

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Arabic Cafe Cafes Ensemble Groups Instruments Lute Musician Musicians Pipe Pipes Tambourine Zither Musical Shisha


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This evocative photograph captures the enchanting scene of an Egyptian musical ensemble performing in an Arabic cafe around the year 1908. The image is filled with a rich blend of contrasts, as both male and female musicians, dressed in a mix of western and traditional attire, come together to create a harmonious symphony of sounds. In the background, the men proudly hold and play traditional Arabic instruments, such as the oud, a pear-shaped lute with a long neck and a large soundbox; the qanun, a plucked zither with seventy-two strings; and the riq, a tambourine with jingles used to keep time and add rhythm to the music. The captivating atmosphere of the cafe is further enhanced by the presence of a woman in the foreground, elegantly smoking from a hokkah pipe. The hokkah, a traditional Arabic water pipe, is filled with sweetened tobacco and is often shared among friends and family, adding to the sense of camaraderie and relaxation. The musicians' passionate expressions and the intricate details of their instruments convey the deep connection between music and culture in Egypt during this era. This photograph is a beautiful testament to the enduring power of music to bring people together, transcending boundaries and bridging the gap between tradition and modernity.

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