Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Music of Oman


Related Topics

  
  Oman Centre for Traditional Music
Omani music, like the music and culture of other people, does not depend, in its narration, practice, or preservation, on notation, be it musical notation or the writing of the general history of music.
These are the main differences between Oman's music and that of the European countries which relied, for the musical entity, on the use of notation as a constructive element of their music and not merely as a means of preservation or transmission.
Musical genres often diversify, just as does dialect and vocabulary, according to their association with tribal traditions and habits.
www.octm-folk.gov.om /meng/musicology01.asp   (511 words)

  
  Music of Oman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oman is an Arab country located on the Arabian Peninsula.
In Omani folk music, lewa is the primary use for the mizmar; it is also used in kunzak and sairawan.
The Oman Centre for Traditional Music claims that "in general (the rababa) is considered 'the mother of all the string instruments' in the whole world" [2].
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Music_of_Oman   (386 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Oman
Ash Sharqiyah, is a wilayat of Sultanate of Oman.
Az Zahirah is one of the regions (mintaqah) of Oman.
Oman is considered to be one of the fifteen states that comprise the so-called "Cradle of Humanity".
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Oman   (4883 words)

  
 Oman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Sultanate of Oman is a country in the southwestern part of Asia, on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea in the south and east, and the Gulf of Oman in the northeast.
A vast desert plain covers most of central Oman, with mountain ranges along the north and southeast coast, where the countries main cities are also located: capital city Muscat, Matrah and Sur in the north, and Salalah in the south.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/o/om/oman.html   (801 words)

  
 Music of Oman -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Omani Centre for Traditional Music claims that (additional info and facts about Arabic music) Arabic music in Oman can be characterized by "tetrachords with typical Arabic intervals, including three-quarter tones taken from the Arabic musical scales; the maqamat".
The mizmar is a cylindrical double-reed (A musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath) wind instrument that requires a great deal of skill to play.
The Oman Centre for Traditional Music claims that "in general (the rababa) is considered 'the mother of all the string instruments' in the whole world".
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/mu/music_of_oman.htm   (340 words)

  
 The Music of OMAN KEN
Oman Ken is a seasoned musician who has played music professionally for 25 years, toured across the US many times, composed numerous original songs and recorded 14 CDs and cassettes.
Oman has a special talent of creating an ambience of heart-felt and innovative music for your event.
Oman is also the music director of The Unity Church in Sedona and continues to perform concerts of his original music.
www.geocities.com /omanken/weddingmusic.html   (127 words)

  
 The Country and People of Oman
Oman comprises a coastal plain and an interior region of hills and desert.
Oman and the IMF Position in the fund, reports....
Oman Studies Centre Encouraging the study of Oman's history and of the social, economic and cultural conditions
www.hejleh.com /countries/oman.html   (2012 words)

  
 Times of Oman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Dr L. Subramaniam was accompanied by Carnatic music percussionists Gopinath Krishna Raja Rao on the mridangam and Uduppa Ullur Giridhar on the ghatam.
The tone of the evening was set by the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra playing the national anthem of India and the royal anthem of the Sultanate of Oman followed by ‘Nabucco’, the famous overture by Verdi.
The grand-finale was ‘Shanti-Priya’, another Subramaniam composition in which the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra combined with Subramaniam and the percussionists from India in creating a special effect not heard very often in the portals of the Oman Auditorium at Al Bustan Palace Hotel.
www.timesofoman.com /newsdetails.asp?newsid=11705&pn=local   (396 words)

  
 Music burning kiosks: On the right track? | Features | Self-Service & Kiosk Association
He believes that music kiosks are part of a natural evolution of music media, similar to when eight tracks were overtaken by cassettes, which in turn were made obsolete by CDs.
Music kiosk manufacturers hope this deal is the beginning of a trend that will result in easy access to all big-name music catalogs.
But with Apple owning a majority of the online music market and record labels constantly raising the cost of their digital rights, music kiosk manufacturers often are asked why they continue to place music kiosks in stores when people can just burn CDs at their own homes.
www.selfservice.org /article_2637_23.php   (1310 words)

  
 Laura Dunn Music
Laura has performed, entertained and delighted people from the kitchens of Louisiana to the home of her ancestors in Paris, France.
Growing up in the South where her family had no need to hire musicians to entertain during reunions, music was, and still is to this day....a part of who they are.
Fortunate to be a part of the University's 30 piece "Big Band" for nearly eight years, she was a featured vocalist known for her love of "the good music".
www.lauradunnmusic.com   (252 words)

  
 Articles - Oman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
In the early 1990s, the sultan instituted an elected advisory council, the Majlis ash-Shura, though only a small part of the Omanis were eligible to vote.
These regions are subdivided into smaller districts (wilayat, singular wilaya).
Oman is famous for its khanjar knives (dagger).
www.ezorange.com /articles/Oman   (1332 words)

  
 Sedona Musicians, DJ's and Entertainers - Sedona Wedding Professionals Association
Musical, ministerial and wedding planning services for your perfect ceremony and reception.
Brian David has a Bachelor's Degree in music from Northern Arizona University, with an emphasis on classical guitar performance.
Husband and wife team offers ceremony music with wireless lapel microphone for the minister and reception.
www.sedonaweddingpa.com /section.php?id=12   (261 words)

  
 Arabian World Music Links
She lived and undertook research in Saudi Arabia for over three years and has written articles on Saudi Music and musicians, such as Mohammed Abdu.
Kaleidospace Music Kiosk Browse through music and spoken word artists by genre and medium.
Arabic Music - Amr Diab, Ragheb Alameh, Diana Haddad, Najwa Karam, Khaleegey, Wael Kaffouri, Mustafa Qamar, George Wassouf, Abdel Halim, Isam Rajey, Kloudia.
www.1001arabian.net /art-entertainment/music-links.htm   (350 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Oman: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Hit the Books to the Beat Get ready to go back to school with great music under $10, college radio lists, and videos from your favorites.
Oman: Traditional Arts of the Sultanate of Oman by Oman (Audio CD - 2000) - Import
Traditional Music from the Sultanate of Oman by Various Artists - International - Middle East/Northern Africa (Audio CD - 1998)
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Oman&index=music&page=1   (418 words)

  
 music in oman and other oman related information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Oman is the perfect holiday spot for the greatest...
Islam in Oman Music of Oman [ edit ] Miscellaneous topics Communications in Oman Foreign relations of Oman List of cities in Oman...
Oman Pakistan Philippines Qatar Saudi Arabia Singapore Sri Lanka Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Thailand Turkey...
www.nethorde.com /oman/music-in-oman.html   (390 words)

  
 Guitar Tips for Beginners: Some of the first things you’ll learn is how to hold your guitar, play the guitar, fame and ...
Guitar Tips for Beginners: Some of the first things you’ll learn is how to hold your guitar, play the guitar, fame and fortune, first guitar, become a pro, take lessons from instructor, Guitar Tutor india, Music tutor, kolkata, India, delhi, home music tutor, tutor at home
Haryana, the lotus land, the birth place of vedic literature, the place where Lord Krishna gave the Gospel of Gita...
Indian Musical Instruments: Drums [Vote Average: 5, Total Votes: 2, Hits: 980]
www.4to40.com /music   (366 words)

  
 Artists in Oman - Free Music Downloads - MP3 Downloads - Download.com Music
For the latest song and album updates, playlists, videos, music news, and show reviews, bite into our new music blog Crossfade.
From the artist: Sounds Taken - Three lads from the British School of Muscat; Jake Gordon (Vocals, lead guitar, lyrics and beanie), Matt Scarth (Bass, acoustic guitar) and Sean Cowell (Drums, Tambourine).
From the artist: Salim Al-Shaksy aka Dj-m of {M}Productionz is an independant song writer/Producer of Electronic music.
music.download.com /3605-5_32-0.html?country=Oman   (114 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.