Doumbec and cymbal ensemble 4/26/09 (part 2)

Part 2 of "Sassy Sands," an original composition by Mary Ellen Donald for five doumbecs and eight cymbal players. In this section, the band and the audience sing the song "Tafta Hindi."
Middle Eastern Treasures concert presented by Mary Ellen Donald on April 26, 2009
Contact Mary Ellen at 510-654-DRUM or go to www.maryellendonald.com

Tafta Hindi! Tafta Hindi!
Shash hariri, ya banat.
Iftahili, ya shabiya;
Indi beda'a-l sittat.
Iftahili, ya shabiya;
Indi beda'a-l sittat.

Translation:
Indian taffeta! Indian taffeta!
Transparent silks, O ye maidens.
Come on girls, open the doors;
I have goods that you will love.

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Music

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• doumbec
• cymbal