A unique platform celebrating the folk musical heritage of eleven communities in Iraq, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon.
What will you find on the website?
– 4 documentary films about folk music in Iraq, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon.
– 3 promotional videos showcasing folk music in Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, available on each country’s page.
– 146 videos of folk songs and musical performances documented during the research, accessible within the communities page.
– A catalog of documented musical instruments, along with information and videos about their craftsmanship, including:19 instructional videos featuring local artisans demonstrating traditional instrument-making techniques, available on the musical instruments page.
– Stories and testimonies from the project, including narratives and photos of individuals who participated in different ways.
– The research report conducted by the project, a detailed study on folk music in the eleven communities, available for download, covering:
•Information about the local communities
•The musical genres present in each community
•The instruments used
•Occasions where this music is performed
•Additional details about the musical heritage of each community
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