Chas In Mohammed Ali Street.m4v

In my last visit to Cairo in 2009 I found Hassan El Maghib who many believe makes the best drums in Egypt and he kindly let me try out his stock - including Darabuka, Sumbati, Riqs, Duff and Khisba. Next I check out some drums from Shams Musical Instrument store also found on Mohammed Ali Street.

UPDATE !!

Ustaz Hasan ( also known as Hasan A. Hasan Ali AND Hassan El Maghib ) passed away of a heart attack on the morning of May 5, 2011. His loss is a great blow to traditional instrument making in Egypt. And he will be sorely missed by all of those of us who knew him and play his instruments. Allah yerhamoo Ya Ustaz Hasan!

Ustaz Hasan's brother, Adel, is now in charge of his shop and has said he plans to continue the tradition of his brother in making traditional fish skin riqqs and clay darbukas. We wish him the best of luck and hope he is able to keep the legacy of Hasan alive for many years to come.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Darabuka
• Darbuka
• Tabla
• Dumbek
• Dumbeck
• Doumbeck
• Doumbek
• Mohammed
• Ali
• Street
• Cairo
• chas
• arabic
• drumming
• duff
• kisba
• khisba
• sombai
• sumbati
• riq
• riqq

[Chaswhitaker]

I didn't count the bolts or buy the drum - they were calling these models - Super Doholla !!

[jkubs7]

Hey, I'm not sure if anyone has asked this question but what is the price range of the drums in this store? My parents are going over this year and I'd love for them to get me one, I just need to give them the money before they leave. Thanks!

[Chaswhitaker]

Hi - The price of most things in Egypt are not fixed and can be negotiated. The price you or anyone else, may finally get will depend on many factors. It is almost impossible to tell you what the drums will / may cost, as this depends soley on the relationship you build up between yourself and the seller. You really need to do this in person but please remember for those of you who can not do so - I pick the best I find and sell them at my website arabicdrum.co.uk

[lemmecna]

Sir, you are quite talented. I always loved this beat but the way have played so many instruments, its really amazing. Great Job Mister.

[Chaswhitaker]

Thanks very much for your kind comments - most appreciated.

[RENEDU2]

..what about the price bit? hehe

[Chaswhitaker]

Sorry - trade secret !!

[latanyasdance]

This is a nice Daholla, a big 9-hole-tabla, you're playing, isn't it..?

[Chaswhitaker]

Hi - many thanks - glad you enjoyed it - cheers - CHAS

[MU63]

This is great footage! Great to get a glimpse of the famed street and to see you throw some licks down.