Story Behind The Song
Chez Samai is an instrumental piece performed on the def or tar (Middle Eastern frame drum) and the riq (Middle Eastern tambourine).
Samai (also called samai thaquil) is a classical Arabic / Turkish rhythm in a very unique 10/8 meter.
Chez refers to the French word " in the home of ".
So Chez Samai means 'in the house or home of samai'.
The inspiration for this piece is that samai is a very mesmerizing rhythm.
Song Description
Chez Samai is an instrumental piece performed on the def or tar (Middle Eastern frame drum) and the riq (Middle Eastern tambourine).
Samai (also called samai thaquil) is a classical Arabic / Turkish rhythm in a very unique 10/8 meter.
Chez refers to the French word " in the home of ".
So Chez Samai means 'in the house or home of samai'.
The inspiration for this piece is that samai is a very mesmerizing rhythm.
| Song Length |
1:55 |
Genre |
World - Middle Eastern, World - World Beat |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Instrumental |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Ecstatic |
Subject |
Healing, Peace |
| Similar Artists |
Brothers of the Baladi |
Era |
Before 1600 |
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