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North Africa · Movement as Memory

Zar
(Egypt and Sudan)

Egypt and Sudan
North Africa
Zar (Egypt and Sudan)
Country Egypt and Sudan
Region North Africa

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Complex rhythms, lasting for hours, aiming to appease spirits.

Archive record

AFR·DNC·0069
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