The four videos document the Nadbah, the Rawāḥ, the Razīf al-Shihuh, and the M’hobi. They provide a rare insight into these genres through an account by their own performers, who also discuss the social functions and values associated with their performance. The documentaries were directed by Emirati filmmaker Amna Alnowais with Syrian cinematographer Waleed Al Madani, and are part of research project “Exploring the musical traditions of the Shihuh” (Principal Investigator: Carlos Guedes) funded by the Sheik Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research and NYU Abu Dhabi. This project is part of MaSC’s continued effort in exploring, documenting, and preserving the music and sound cultures of the UAE.

The videos can be viewed in MaSC’s YouTube channel at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/mwvz58fp