Kaff Nubian

dum tak rest

Origin

Nubia, southern Egypt/Sudan

Where you hear it

A clapping-centered Nubian groove. The exact surface pattern differs between ensembles because handclaps and drums interact rather than one darbuka carrying the entire rhythm. Belly-dance rhythm repertories identify it specifically as a traditional Nubian clapping rhythm.

Dance

Styles danced to it

Nubian dance
Egyptian Folklore
Reda-style theatrical folklore