Tagged: shibbabeh

Eid 2011: all Doc Jazz songs downloadable for free!

Eid 2011: all Doc Jazz songs downloadable for free!

Good news for those who love Palestine, and music! For the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 2011, ALL Doc Jazz songs will be made available for FREE DOWNLOAD !   At the end of the Holy month of Ramadan, it is customary to exchange presents. In line with this tradition, Doc Jazz is giving away all of his songs. Download any song...

Preserving Palestinian tradition: the shibbabeh

Preserving Palestinian tradition: the shibbabeh

Even if you are of Palestinian origin yourself, or perhaps even a Palestinian living in Palestine – if you are of a somewhat younger age you may not even have heard of this instrument that is commonly known in Palestine as the ‘shibbabeh’. I am not an expert on Palestinian culture and traditions, nor do I pretend to be. All...

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...

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New video “We Resist” is out!

Here is the new music video: “We Resist”!!! Previously, this song was launched under the title ‘Free Palestine’. Click on the image or on ‘Read More’ if you are on the frontpage of the website, or on the video below if you are on this specific page. On November 10, 2010, Doc Jazz released a music video for his new...