Zukra Explained

The zukra (zokra, zoughara, Arabic: زكرة) is a Libyan bagpipe^[1] with a double-chanter terminating in two cow horns; it is similar in construction to the Tunisian mizwad.

The instrument is played as a bagpipe in the south and west of Libya, but played by mouth without a bag in the east.^[2] The instrument is played at feasts, weddings, and funerals.^[3]

See also

• Mizwad
• Gaida
• Rhaita
• Mizmar (instrument)

External links

• Image of a zukra player in a band, in Book: Paul A. Rozario. Libya. registration. 23 April 2011. January 2004. Gareth Stevens. 978-0-8368-3111-5. 32–.

Notes and References

1. Book: Simon Broughton. Mark Ellingham. Jon Lusk. The Rough Guide to World Music: Africa & Middle East. 23 April 2011. 5 December 2006. Rough Guides. 978-1-84353-551-5. 194.
2. Book: Anthony Ham. Libya. registration. 23 April 2011. 15 August 2007. Lonely Planet. 978-1-74059-493-6. 56–.
3. Book: Nina Epton. Nina Epton. Oasis Kingdom: the Libyan story. 23 April 2011. 1952. Jarrolds. 18.