About
Mazaher is a rare ensemble in the centuries-old zar tradition, a women-led practice of music, dance and healing. The event takes place at DE SINGEL, Antwerp, on 13 February 2027 at 18:30.
What to expect
Mazaher is one of the rare ensembles in the ancient zar tradition, a practice in which women play a leading role.
- Zar brings drum, song and dance together.
- The tradition is mostly carried by women.
- It offers space to process tension and emotions.
- Mazaher's music has rich polyrhythmic drumming.
- The singing is powerful and repetitive.
- It differs from other Egyptian music traditions.
- The interaction can lead to trance.
- This is Mazaher's final Europe tour ever.
- It is the last active zar group worldwide.
- Many original songs have disappeared.
- The practice is nearly extinct in Egypt.
Questions
When does Mazaher start and end?
Mazaher runs Saturday, 13 February 2027, 18:30 until 19:30.
Where is Mazaher?
Mazaher takes place at DE SINGEL Internationale Kunstcampus, Desguinlei 25, Antwerpen.
What is zar?
Zar is a community ritual of music, dance and healing.
It is found in several countries in the Horn of Africa and in Egypt.
Women play a leading role and carry the tradition.
What happens during the ritual?
Drum, song and dance come together.
Musicians and participants interact intensely, driven by drums and movement.
The energy can lead to an altered state, sometimes trance.
It is described as physically and spiritually purifying.
Is this Mazaher's last European tour?
Yes.
Mazaher says this is their last tour in Europe ever.
The group is the last active zar group worldwide.
How long does the event last?
It runs from 18:30 to 19:30 on 13 February 2027.
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Getting there
DE SINGEL Internationale Kunstcampus, Desguinlei 25, 2018 Antwerpen, Antwerpen, BE
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