For a company that takes its name from ancient funeral songs, Poland's Teatr Zar is awfully lively. Under the auspices of the San Francisco International Arts Festival, Teatr Zar makes its Northern ...

(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) LEADER OF 'MAZAHER ENSEMBLE' ZAR TROUPE, UM SAMEH, SAYING: "I stand (in front of the audience) and sing randomly, and the people accept me and are very happy with me, even those ...

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The exorcism ritual known as zar has been part of Egyptian culture since ancient times. Some Egyptians believe that it's a way to drive away evil spirits and promote healing. The ritual is ...

AFA copy Purchased from the Warren M. Robbins Library Endowment. "Zar is both a possessing spirit and a set of reconciliation rites between the spirits and their human hosts: living in a parallel yet ...

CAIRO : Backed by a troupe on drums and tambourines, 72-year-old Um Sameh performs songs that gradually crescendo against waves of percussion. One of the last practitioners of Zar music, she is part ...

Fri 7, 9pm: Singing recital by Radwa Said. Sun 9, 9.30pm: The Arab Youth Singing band, led by Medhat Abdel-Samiaa. Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Salebiya St, Al-Khalifa district, Tel 02 ...