Swahili Creole and the Siddis of Gujarat
Dhamaal in Bava Gor's shrine: a glimpse of baithaaki dhamaal in Jamnagar.Documented by: Hameeda Makwa Siddi, Farooq Maqwa Siddi, Soumali Roy, ...
Habshi
Siddis
Stories Contributed by: Sayan Dey
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Misr Kanga
This Swahili-Creole word refers to a funnel-shaped musical instrument that is believed to be played during the hymns of Siddi spiritual ...
Misr Kanga
Musical Instrument
Goma
The Goma is a small one-sided drum that was brought to Gujarat by the Siddis from Eastern Africa. It is believed that, while traveling across ...
Goma
Musical Instrument
Dhow
In general, the term ‘dhow’ is used to refer to the traditional sailing boats which were once used by the Arab sailors for travel, trade and ...
Dhow
Sail Boat