Author: Doc Jazz

Onward, United and Stronger Until Return!  Al Awda Convention 2011

Onward, United and Stronger Until Return! Al Awda Convention 2011

Ninth Annual International Al-Awda Convention The Embassy Suite Hotel, Anaheim South 11767 Harbor Boulevard Garden Grove, California 92840 April 29, 30, 2011 A significant event at a critical time in Arab history At a time when the people of the Arab world have taken to the streets to initiate major and momentous political changes after decades of brutal control by...

Nabil Mansour: rising Palestinian star from Barcelona 

In the vast world of music in the Spanish language, a gifted and talented Palestinian musician is making sure the voice of his people is heard, in a way that in some ways is similar to what Doc Jazz is doing with music in the English language.   His name is Nabil Mansour, and his music is sophisticated, easy on...

How to make a Palestinian shibbabeh and play on it

How to make a Palestinian shibbabeh and play on it

This is a tutorial – which includes a video – on how to make a Palestinian shibbabeh and the basics of how to play on it! In the video, it is explained how to make a shibbabeh, and also how to master the technique of producing sound from it. Towards the end of the video, some examples of Palestinian melodies...