Sawt (music)

Sawt (Arabic: صوت; literally "voice"; also spelled sout or sowt) is a kind of popular music found in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf, especially in Kuwait and Bahrain. Sawt is a complex form of urban music, originally performed by 'ud (plucked lute) and mirwas (a drum), with a violin later supplementing the arrangement.

Two men perform the dance, which is called “Zaffan”. Al-Sout is performed only at night gatherings of men. It is called “Samra” (nightly chat).

Further reading

• Muhammad Bin Faris Ensemble (2004). Sawt of Bahrein. Institut Du Monde. ASIN B00025DQEU. 
• Al-Umayri Ensemble (2004). The Sawt in Kuwait. Institut Du Monde. ASIN B00027X3RI. 
• Rovsing Olsen, Poul (2002). Music in Bahrain. David Brown Book Company. ISBN 87-88415-19-8. 
• Various artists (1995). A Musical Anthology of the Arabian Peninsula, Volume 3 - Sowt, Music from the City. Gallo. ASIN B000004A2E. 

See also

• Ardha
• Fijiri
• Yowla
• M'alayah
• Liwa (music)
• Culture of the Arab Gulf states

External links

• Video of Bahraini sawt performance
• Audio samples from Zeryab.com

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