The Bedouin
Moshe Morad goes deep into the southern desert, spending time with two Bedouin brothers, Hisham and Hashim, to find out what it means to be a Bedouin and learn about their ancient customs. He makes rare recordings of their hypnotic and beautiful music.
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A Bedouin tent
Duration: 09:15
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The Bedouin
Duration: 05:36
Music and featured items
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Moshe Morad in the desert
Moshe Morad opens the programme from the Wadi Rum in the desert, the home of the Bedouins.
Duration: 04:10
Music Played
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Hisham Abu Muteq
Walatini
Performer: Hisham Abu Muteq (oud/vocal)
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ location recording - Moon Valley, Wadi Rum, 16 May 2007.
Hisham Abu Muteq, the Bedouins and the oud.
Hisham Abu Muteq tells Moshe about the Bedouins. He also plays the Oud in a sand storm.
Duration: 04:18
Music Played
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Hisham Abu Muteq
Oud Solo
Performer: Hisham Abu Muteq (oud)
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ location recording - Moon Valley, Wadi Rum, 16 May 2007.
A Hafla in the desert
In the desert Moshe discovers a Hafla. Bedouin men sit on the sand playing and singing.
Duration: 04:59
Music Played
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Bedouin Musicians in Jordan
Dehiya
Performers: Hisham Abu Muteq (vocals/oud); Hashim Abu Muteq, Awad Mohamad (ouds); M'salm Abu Mohamad (rebaba/dance)
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ location recording - Wadi Rum, 15 May 2007.
Bedouin music traditions
Bedouin music traditions are explained. An old nomad Rebaba player and dancer performs.
Duration: 09:25
Music Played
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Bedouin Musicians in Jordan
Temanita
Performers: Hashim Abu Muteq, Hisham Abu Muteq (vocals/oud); Awad Mohamad (oud); M'salm Abu Mohamad (rebaba/dance)
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ location recording β Wadi Rum, 15 May 2007.
The Rebaba and its "desert" sound
M'salm Abu Mohamad demonstrates the rebaba and its special βdesertβ sound.
Duration: 10:39
Music Played
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Hisham Abu Muteq & M'salm Abu Mohamad
Hgeni
Performers: Hisham Abu Muteq (oud); M'salm Abu Mohamad (rebaba)
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ location recording - Moon Valley, Wadi Rum, 16 May 2007.
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M'salm Abu Mohamad
Rebaba Demonstration
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ location recording - Wadi Rum, 15 May 2007.
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Bedouin Musicians in Jordan
Latekadar
Performers: Hashim Abu Muteq, Hisham Abu Muteq (vocals/oud); Awad Mohamad (oud); M'salm Abu Mohamad (rebaba/dance)
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ location recording - Wadi Rum, 15 May 2007.
Bedouins discuss their traditions
Bedouin hosts talk about their traditions around coffee, camels, story-telling and women.
Duration: 10:52
Music Played
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Hisham Abu Muteq & Awad Mohamad
Improvised Oud Solo with Darbuka
Performers: Hisham Abu Muteq (oud); Awad Mohamad (darbuka)
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ location recording - Moon Valley, Wadi Rum, 16 May 2007.
The Shababa and Petra
Moshe meets Bedouin shepherd who plays the shababa, a Bedouin shepherd flute.
Duration: 05:08
Music Played
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Muhand Mohammad
Improvised Shababa Solo
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ location recording - Petra, 17 May 2007.
A Debka and the bagpipes
Bedouin men sing, clap hands, play the Darbukka and Scottish bagpipes!
Duration: 08:43
Music Played
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Bedouin Musicians at the Dead Sea
Debke Dance Medley.
Performers: Tarek Nawagi (bagpipes), Abas Nawagi, Abdullah Rakhman Amaren, Taleb Alumar
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Bedouin Musicians at the Dead Sea
Deyiye
Performers: Tarek Nawagi (bagpipes), Abas Nawagi, Abdullah Rakhman Amaren, Taleb Alumar
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ location recording β Dead Sea, 18 May 2007.
Broadcasts
- Sat 15 Sep 2007 15:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
- Sat 13 Sep 2008 15:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
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