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The Rababa The rababa, a single-string instrument and the oldest in the world is the predecessor to the Western violin.
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posted on: Nov 19, 2014
Drinking coffee is a very important social activity in the Arab world with its bustling outdoor cafes just as it is in America where coffeehouses are again gaining in popularity.