Two Soldiers Watch Traditional Music Performed In Oman Editorial Image

The music of Oman has been strongly affected by the country`s coastal location, with Omani sailors interacting with, and bringing back music from around the Indian Ocean. More recently, a Portuguese occupation has left its own marks, while geographic neighbors like the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Iran have also had a profound influence. In contrast to other Arab countries, Omani traditional music has a strong emphasis on rhythm. Traditional music marks all the stages in the life of an Omani, including birth, circumcision, marriage and death. In contrast to many Arab countries, all Omanis participate in music, including both men and women, and young and old.