It has a long history, possibly descended from the ancient Egyptian harp, and is related to the psaltery, dulcimer and zither. My qanun consists of a trapezoid-shaped hollow sound box made of ...

The instrument has deep roots in Egypt's history, from ancient Phaoronic times to more modern nationalist narratives of the Suez Canal. The simsimiyya - or traditional Pharaonic lyre -- is the ...

The music arrangements contain 'ancient' sounds of the reed flute, the harp / lyre and all sorts of Egyptian percussion, mixed with some subtle contemporary sounds from guitars, keyboards and synths.