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 ...

Be it racy pop tunes of Lebanese diva Najwa Karam, swingy folk odes of rustic Bedouins or dreamy Turkish serenades, the Darbuka has been the faithful backbone for all. Ideally one of the world’s ...

Tair, Liron and Tagel Haim — better known as Israeli group A-Wa —have fashioned a blend of darbuka drums, catchy harmonies and hip-hop electronics that deftly and happily transcends the ...