Darbuka, also known as doumbek (or tumbak), or derbeki, is a Middle Eastern percussion instrument. The goblet-shaped single headed hand-drum is an ancient drum. It was originally played in Egypt ...

Hasan Abdel Magid of Egypt is one of the finest living Darbuka makers known ... While most players place the drum on their left thigh and play base with the right hand, there are some who are ...

Ayoub al-Zaatari, 55, produces various kinds of hand-made drums and musical instruments, using clay, wood and leather. Photo: Xinhua Palestinian artisan Ayoub al-Zaatari paints a Darbuka ...