The reader will find attached a complimentary issue of the IOV Journal, a refereed English-language scientific journal that will be distributed with the Folk...

Our aim is not to discuss the dangers of satellite channels; we are not attempting to have these channels closed down or denying that they represent a...

Zajal is a folk art that dates back to the Andalusian era. It spread to other Arab regions such as Egypt and the Levant and was adapted to the...

Folk heritage is associated with people’s cultural output in terms of customs, traditions, tales, proverbs, dancing and folk singing. Collective memory...

Zamil is the most prevalent genre of Yemeni folk   poetry.It is a form of ‘Rajz’, which Yemenis recite when they are at...

Folk literature is a mirror that reflects life in a particular society. Folk creativity includes folk music, folkdance, folk arts and folk literature, which is...

Pilgrimage songs are common, especially among women. Women would gather in the yard of a person who was leaving for pilgrimage to congratulate them and create...

The brand is an old Arab way of marking animals such as camels and cattle.  Libyan Bedouins refer to the brands as ‘Nar’ (fire) because the...

The folk song is a rich and important subject for anthropologists because it is a form of creativity distinguished by its spontaneous performance and...

Juq, (a band), performs written music with great skill and ability. Juq music and instruments have several characteristics. The performance and the...

Architecture is a civilised practice that influences cultural and social trends.Architecture shapes residential spaces; it is the product of lifestyle needs...

Over the past few years, there has been a shift in the level of attention paid to traditional building in the Gulf Cooperative Council Countries. What was once...