Feature: What is the Maalaya of Oman and the UAE?

Presenter: Mark Balahadia


Delivered:
NYC on August 28, 2016

In this afikra feature, Mark explores the ma3laya, a music and dance style from Oman and parts of the United Arab Emirates (northern areas like Sharjah and Ras el Khaimah).

 

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