Samri (Arabic: سامري‎)is the name of a folkloric music and dance native to the Arab states of the Persian Gulf, especially Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It involves singing poetry while the daff drum is being played. Two rows of men, seated on the knees sway to the rhythm.

[edit] External links

• Video of Samri performed at wedding in Saudi Arabia
• Saudi Folk Music: Alive and Well

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