Rhythm · 2/4
Hagalla
dum tak rest
Time signature: usually 2/4. Notation: with a characteristic break.
Origin
Western Egypt / Egyptian-Libyan desert region
Where you hear it
Associated with Hagalla dance traditions of the Western Desert and border areas. The rhythm resembles Malfuf but is articulated differently, particularly through its breaks and regional percussion feel.
Dance
Styles danced to it
- Hagalla
- Egyptian Western Desert folklore
- Theatrical folklore