Semsemiyya music

Summary

Semsemiyya music refers here to lyre-centered song traditions of the Suez Canal and connected Red Sea communities. Egyptian local repertories are central to the entry; shared instruments and maritime connections do not make every regional song tradition identical.

Contemporary and trending

Eleonora Melis’s 2024–2025 fieldwork in Port Said and Ismailia documents active players, maker Mahamed Ghaly and changing instruments. Her 2026 account explicitly recognizes the situated limits of those encounters. The 2024 Egyptian/Saudi heritage inscription separately documents transmission through families, groups, workshops and digital communication.

History

Canal communities connect this music with maritime work, local belonging and memories of resistance and displacement. These social histories help explain why the repertoire has an identity beyond its instrument. Claims of a single unchanged line from ancient Egypt are not required to understand present practice.

Musical characteristics

The lyre supports sung melody and recurring rhythmic patterns, with percussion, clapping and collective participation. Five-string descriptions do not cover every contemporary instrument: players and makers have expanded string layouts and melodic resources. Damping strings is an important playing technique.

Geography and communities

Port Said, Ismailia and Suez form a connected Egyptian core, rather than a Cairo-centered national blanket. A separate, lower Saudi Red Sea field acknowledges documented coastal practice. The fields indicate related musical communities, not identical repertoires or prevalence in every port.

Artists

Mahamed Ghaly and musician Ahmed Ashry are named interlocutors in Melis’s research, demonstrating the importance of makers as well as performers. Ensemble Al-Tanburah and its director Zakariya Ibrahim belong to the documented Port Said public history. No fixed present-day personnel list is implied.

Representative performances

MuGlobe listening profile

Repertoire	Field use	Notes
traditional	regional	Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates.

MuGlobe representative performances

Artist	Performance / song / title	Embedded player URL	Notes	Repertoire kind	Repertoire date	Recording date	Format	Opening	Places	Fit	Evidence	Review note	MuGlobe favorite	Current hit	Authentic
Karim Ragab & Sohba Semsemiyya	جمال شلتوت بورسعيد الفنان/ كريم رجب.منوعات اغانى السمسمية ٢٠١٧/٥/٢٥ فرقة صحبة للسمسية.كافيه تحيا مصر	https://www.youtube.com/embed/iRHXC62iwTY	Publisher names KarimRagab and Sohba ensemble in a cafe music programme on25May2017. One coherent programme counts once; June upload follows actual performance. PortSaid canal repertoire, not generic Egyptian pop. Source: جمال شلتوت. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2017-06-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2017-05-25	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Publisher names KarimRagab and Sohba ensemble in a cafe music programme on25May2017. One coherent programme counts once; June upload follows actual performance. PortSaid canal repertoire, not generic Egyptian pop. Source: جمال شلتوت. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Sohba Semsemiyya	ماريا_صحبه سمسميه	https://www.youtube.com/embed/6_jkaRzNIGw	Ensemble-published Maria/María performance specifically credited SohbaSemsemiyya. Named musical work, not inferred from generic instrument search. Individual current lineup not invented. Source: Sohba simsimiyya. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-10-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Ensemble-published Maria/María performance specifically credited SohbaSemsemiyya. Named musical work, not inferred from generic instrument search. Individual current lineup not invented. Source: Sohba simsimiyya. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Semsemiyya ensemble on CBC (individual musicians uncredited)	فرقة السمسمية أمتعتنا بأغنية "6 أكتوبر يا مصر بانت الحقيقة"	https://www.youtube.com/embed/14_AkEDUel0	Broadcaster presents a focused performance of 6OctoberYaMisrBanetElHaqiqa by a Semsemiyya ensemble. Honest ensemble credit; individual identities are unlisted. October2023 broadcast upload is separate from session date. Source: CBC Egypt. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-10-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Broadcaster presents a focused performance of 6OctoberYaMisrBanetElHaqiqa by a Semsemiyya ensemble. Honest ensemble credit; individual identities are unlisted. October2023 broadcast upload is separate from session date. Source: CBC Egypt. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Salma Sabahy & Semsemiyya ensemble	صاحبة السعادة- السمسمية رقصت كل الناس وعملت بهجة وسعادة على مسرح صاحبة السعادة مع الفنانة سلمى صباحي	https://www.youtube.com/embed/ebeiq-WVDl8	DMC focused musical segment explicitly identifies SalmaSabahy with Semsemiyya ensemble on SahibetAlSaada stage. Programme host and broadcaster are not the musical artist; full mixed talk-show episode is not imported. Source: dmc. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2022-02-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	DMC focused musical segment explicitly identifies SalmaSabahy with Semsemiyya ensemble on SahibetAlSaada stage. Programme host and broadcaster are not the musical artist; full mixed talk-show episode is not imported. Source: dmc. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Sohba Semsemiyya	فرقة صحبة سمسمية البورسعيدية - يا لالي	https://www.youtube.com/embed/BCYlanROndA	Named YaLali by PortSaidSohba at AlexandriaJesuitCulturalCenter9July2018. Specific sung canal work; separate YamaQareit song is another work rather than a parent concert duplication. Source: shishbish. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-07-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2018-07-09	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Named YaLali by PortSaidSohba at AlexandriaJesuitCulturalCenter9July2018. Specific sung canal work; separate YamaQareit song is another work rather than a parent concert duplication. Source: shishbish. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Sohba Semsemiyya	صحبه سمسميه غني ياسمسميه&يابيوت السويس	https://www.youtube.com/embed/_78d_ti4CzU	Ensemble-published GhanniYaSemsemiyya/YaBuyutElSuez medley. Two connected works in one recording count once; no separate duplicate cuts imported. Source: Sohba simsimiyya. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-04-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Ensemble-published GhanniYaSemsemiyya/YaBuyutElSuez medley. Two connected works in one recording count once; no separate duplicate cuts imported. Source: Sohba simsimiyya. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Sohba Semsemiyya	فرقة صحبة سمسمية البورسعيدية - ياما قريت و سمعت زمان	https://www.youtube.com/embed/kzq5sLeDKiI	Named YamaQareitWeSemeetZaman by PortSaidSohba, AlexandriaJesuitCulturalCenter9July2018. Distinct work from YaLali; preserve historic event date rather than treating upload as a new composition. Source: shishbish. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-07-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2018-07-09	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Named YamaQareitWeSemeetZaman by PortSaidSohba, AlexandriaJesuitCulturalCenter9July2018. Distinct work from YaLali; preserve historic event date rather than treating upload as a new composition. Source: shishbish. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Sohba Semsemiyya	فرقة "صحبة" البورسعيدية تتألق بأغاني السمسمية في معرض مكتبة الإسكندرية للكتاب ج1	https://www.youtube.com/embed/0SFI63dVF5I	Videographer identifies PortSaidSohba live canal repertoire at AlexandriaBookFair. Focused July2026 published musical segment; exact session date unknown. Only part1 retained until other numbered segments have distinct work/master evidence. Source: Aiman Ghally Studio. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-07-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Videographer identifies PortSaidSohba live canal repertoire at AlexandriaBookFair. Focused July2026 published musical segment; exact session date unknown. Only part1 retained until other numbered segments have distinct work/master evidence. Source: Aiman Ghally Studio. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Abnaa El Ismailia	النسخة الأصلية من ״أبويا وصاني״ ׀ أبناء الإسماعيلية ׀ أغاني بلدنا	https://www.youtube.com/embed/53QjrJAMogM	Egyptian broadcaster archive identifies original AbuyaWassani by SonsOfIsmailia. Historical television performance;2020 upload is not original recording date. Same song alternate master held unless actual different rendition established. Source: ماسبيرو زمان. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2020-10-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Egyptian broadcaster archive identifies original AbuyaWassani by SonsOfIsmailia. Historical television performance;2020 upload is not original recording date. Same song alternate master held unless actual different rendition established. Source: ماسبيرو زمان. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Mani Makki & Ismailia Semsemiyya ensemble	يا حلو رق وكلمني _ غناء : ماني مكي ( فرقة الاسماعيلية للسمسميه )	https://www.youtube.com/embed/S0qeoIFXKzs	Publisher explicitly identifies singerManiMakki with IsmailiaSemsemiyya ensemble on YaHelouRoqWeKallemni, ElDammaTehla7September2014. Source: Egyptian Old Buses . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2014-09-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2014-09-07	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Publisher explicitly identifies singerManiMakki with IsmailiaSemsemiyya ensemble on YaHelouRoqWeKallemni, ElDammaTehla7September2014. Source: Egyptian Old Buses . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Sayed Mostafa & Ismailia Semsemiyya ensemble	ليه الحبيب لما هجرني غناء : سيد مصطفى ( فرقة الاسماعيلية للسمسميه)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/053Ojw62kB0	Publisher identifies actual singerSayedMostafa with IsmailiaSemsemiyya ensemble on LehElHabibLammaHagarni. Specific distinct canal song, not the title-only generic word semsemiyya. Source: Egyptian Old Buses . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2014-09-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Publisher identifies actual singerSayedMostafa with IsmailiaSemsemiyya ensemble on LehElHabibLammaHagarni. Specific distinct canal song, not the title-only generic word semsemiyya. Source: Egyptian Old Buses . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Sameh Wahab & Damma w Haz	اسماعيلية يا بلدى سمسمية - Ismailia my home Simsimiyya	https://www.youtube.com/embed/SSGMAGQfw-M	Primary IsmailiaHeritageInitiative credits SamehWahab singing with DammawHaz in new2025 Semsemiyya arrangement of AbuyaWassani,BetghanniLemeen,BarhamYaBarhoum. One three-song medley counts once; historical songs are distinct from this contemporary recording. Source: Damma w haz band - ضمة و حظ سمسمية . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-10-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Primary IsmailiaHeritageInitiative credits SamehWahab singing with DammawHaz in new2025 Semsemiyya arrangement of AbuyaWassani,BetghanniLemeen,BarhamYaBarhoum. One three-song medley counts once; historical songs are distinct from this contemporary recording. Source: Damma w haz band - ضمة و حظ سمسمية . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Damma w Haz	اه يا لاللى - سمسمية	https://www.youtube.com/embed/fVhv3oXmSJI	Artist-distributor audio AhYaLalli explicitly Semsemiyya, credited DammawHaz and IsmailiaHeritageInitiative.2025release is separate from unknown original session; distinct rendition from SohbaYaLali, not alternate upload of their live master. Source: Damma w haz - Topic. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-08-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Artist-distributor audio AhYaLalli explicitly Semsemiyya, credited DammawHaz and IsmailiaHeritageInitiative.2025release is separate from unknown original session; distinct rendition from SohbaYaLali, not alternate upload of their live master. Source: Damma w haz - Topic. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Reda Kandil, Adam Sherif, Shahd Mosaad & Ismailia community musicians	Reda Kandil play the simsimiyya, Ismailia 2025	https://www.youtube.com/embed/1MbHe7uJ2GQ	Fieldworker-published actual collective musical performance at TSDF,IsmailiaFebruary2025. Primary caption names these players and community; March2026 upload is not sessiondate. This is music rather than instrument-making instruction or fieldwork explanation. Source: Eleonora. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-03-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025-02	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source Recording/context source	Fieldworker-published actual collective musical performance at TSDF,IsmailiaFebruary2025. Primary caption names these players and community; March2026 upload is not sessiondate. This is music rather than instrument-making instruction or fieldwork explanation. Source: Eleonora. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Ismailia Semsemiyya ensemble (Al-Othmali credited)	سمسمية فرقة الإسماعيلية/ العثمالي/ انا كواني 💥	https://www.youtube.com/embed/xxFWeKQKqvc	Named AnaKawani Semsemiyya performance with Ismailia ensemble and AlOthmali explicitly in source title. No unlisted individual lineup invented;2024upload is separate from recordingdate. Source: عمرو غريب. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2024-03-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Named AnaKawani Semsemiyya performance with Ismailia ensemble and AlOthmali explicitly in source title. No unlisted individual lineup invented;2024upload is separate from recordingdate. Source: عمرو غريب. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Hassan El Ashry ensemble	سمسمية بورسعيد - من بورسعيد للاسماعيلية - فرقة حسن العشري	https://www.youtube.com/embed/lFv_l86Cips	Source identifies HassanElAshry ensemble and specific FromPortSaidToIsmailia Semsemiyya repertoire. Shared canal connection, with no invented present lineup or sessiondate. Source: نغم البحر. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2017-02-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Source identifies HassanElAshry ensemble and specific FromPortSaidToIsmailia Semsemiyya repertoire. Shared canal connection, with no invented present lineup or sessiondate. Source: نغم البحر. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Mohamed El Waziry & El Sohbagiyya	الوزيري وفرقة الصحبجية - سمسمية	https://www.youtube.com/embed/5oVcac7TIgc	Publisher identifies MohamedElWaziry as Semsemiyya player with ElSohbagiyya in Ismailia, performing YaBintHassani/YaTayrYaAkhdar. One connected medley counts once; artist roles directly credited. Source: نغم البحر. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2016-09-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Publisher identifies MohamedElWaziry as Semsemiyya player with ElSohbagiyya in Ismailia, performing YaBintHassani/YaTayrYaAkhdar. One connected medley counts once; artist roles directly credited. Source: نغم البحر. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
El Sohbagiyya El Ismailawiyya	فرقة الصحبجية الاسمعلاوية 1	https://www.youtube.com/embed/pDQWCZi6_JE	Coherent music programme credited to the IsmailiaSohbagiyya ensemble in source title. Original song/sessiondate unknown; one programme retained rather than arbitrary subdivisions. Source: apoganh. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2019-05-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Coherent music programme credited to the IsmailiaSohbagiyya ensemble in source title. Original song/sessiondate unknown; one programme retained rather than arbitrary subdivisions. Source: apoganh. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
El Tanbura	El Tanbura "Old Port Said"	https://www.youtube.com/embed/CHiXjKSI2RM	Publisher explicitly identifies OldPortSaid song live at ElTanburaHall,Abdeen,Cairo24March2011. PortSaid cultural repertoire remains the listening scope despite Cairo concert location. Source: tsweden. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2011-08-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2011-03-24	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Publisher explicitly identifies OldPortSaid song live at ElTanburaHall,Abdeen,Cairo24March2011. PortSaid cultural repertoire remains the listening scope despite Cairo concert location. Source: tsweden. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
El Tanbura	El Tanbura Canal Song at Southbank London (21 July 07)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/UishAaKoWcY	Specific CanalSong live at SouthbankLondon21July2007. EgyptianPortSaid repertoire performed abroad; second unnamed same-event upload held until distinct work/audio established. Source: Shahid Choudhry. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2007-07-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2007-07-21	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Specific CanalSong live at SouthbankLondon21July2007. EgyptianPortSaid repertoire performed abroad; second unnamed same-event upload held until distinct work/audio established. Source: Shahid Choudhry. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Shabab El Bahr	ليه بس كده يا بحر النيل - سمسمية ينبعاوي في بورسعيد - شباب البحر	https://www.youtube.com/embed/E2mhFLN323Y	Named LehBasKedaYaBahrElNil described as YanbawiSemsemiyya in PortSaid by ShababElBahr. July2026upload, sessiondate unknown. This is Egyptian adopted RedSea repertoire, not claimed Saudi-origin session. Source: نغم البحر. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-07-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Egypt	supported	Recording/context source	Named LehBasKedaYaBahrElNil described as YanbawiSemsemiyya in PortSaid by ShababElBahr. July2026upload, sessiondate unknown. This is Egyptian adopted RedSea repertoire, not claimed Saudi-origin session. Source: نغم البحر. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Yasser Obeidallah & accompanying musicians	ياسر عبيدالله موال ( تضحك على دمعتي ) طرب ينبعاوي سمسميه	https://www.youtube.com/embed/0zI6ZJNCfGY	Named TedhakAlaDamati mawwal explicitly framed as YanbawiSemsemiyya; singerYasserObeidallah credited by source. Broad caption roster is genre-tagging, not proof that every listed musician is present. SaudiRedSea repertoire, exact sessiondate unknown. Source: حامد ابوسيف. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2019-07-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Saudi Arabia	supported	Recording/context source	Named TedhakAlaDamati mawwal explicitly framed as YanbawiSemsemiyya; singerYasserObeidallah credited by source. Broad caption roster is genre-tagging, not proof that every listed musician is present. SaudiRedSea repertoire, exact sessiondate unknown. Source: حامد ابوسيف. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Yasser Obeidallah & accompanying musicians	ياسر عبيدالله موال ( كل المجاريح طابوا وانا الي احترت فجروحي ) طرب ينبعاوي سمسميه	https://www.youtube.com/embed/WGQK-5miQIE	Distinct KolElMagarihTabou mawwal explicitly titled YanbawiSemsemiyya, credited singerYasserObeidallah. Other captionnames are not assumed present;2019upload is not exact sessiondate. Source: حامد ابوسيف. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2019-07-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Saudi Arabia	supported	Recording/context source	Distinct KolElMagarihTabou mawwal explicitly titled YanbawiSemsemiyya, credited singerYasserObeidallah. Other captionnames are not assumed present;2019upload is not exact sessiondate. Source: حامد ابوسيف. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Yasser Obeidallah & accompanying musicians	طرب بحري موال العندليب الاسمر الفنان ياسر عبيدالله سمسمية ابداع ياطرف سيب البكى	https://www.youtube.com/embed/mw7v76-BLO4	JeddahArts publisher explicitly titles YaTarfSibElBuka as a Semsemiyya maritime mawwal with singerYasserObeidallah. Specific musical work rather than blanket approval of his catalogue; accompanist names unknown. Source: قناة فنون جدة. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2021-01-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Saudi Arabia	supported	Recording/context source	JeddahArts publisher explicitly titles YaTarfSibElBuka as a Semsemiyya maritime mawwal with singerYasserObeidallah. Specific musical work rather than blanket approval of his catalogue; accompanist names unknown. Source: قناة فنون جدة. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Jeddah Folk Arts ensemble	خبيتي سمسمية في رابغ	https://www.youtube.com/embed/3E-ZPsL99GE	Ensemble-published KhabeetiSemsemiyya performance inRabigh. Caption identifies troupe leadership SalahAlRashidi/AminAbuHarb; not assumed both are current soloists. Lyre-accompanied coastal dance-song variation within this broad entry, distinct from Egyptian canalstyle. Source: فرقة جدة للفنون الشعبية -. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2016-01-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Saudi Arabia	supported	Recording/context source	Ensemble-published KhabeetiSemsemiyya performance inRabigh. Caption identifies troupe leadership SalahAlRashidi/AminAbuHarb; not assumed both are current soloists. Lyre-accompanied coastal dance-song variation within this broad entry, distinct from Egyptian canalstyle. Source: فرقة جدة للفنون الشعبية -. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Al-Mualla & ensemble	سمسميه\المعلاء رحمه اللَّه والفرقه\جده\تحيات الفنان يحي الرابغي\جده\منتصرالمطر\الطرف بالأحساء	https://www.youtube.com/embed/SJ03J1lHDfI	Source explicitly identifies AlMualla and ensemble in JeddahSemsemiyya, retrospectively honoring deceased musician. YahyaAlRabighi and uploadergreetings are not converted into current performercredits. Archive sessiondate unknown. Source: منتصرالمطر\بوحمد. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2017-04-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Saudi Arabia	supported	Recording/context source	Source explicitly identifies AlMualla and ensemble in JeddahSemsemiyya, retrospectively honoring deceased musician. YahyaAlRabighi and uploadergreetings are not converted into current performercredits. Archive sessiondate unknown. Source: منتصرالمطر\بوحمد. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Mohamed Al Hazmi & accompanying musicians	موال محمد الحازمي سمسميه رابغ	https://www.youtube.com/embed/EHgO5HV9OMY	Named MohamedAlHazmi mawwal explicitly titled SemsemiyyaRabigh. SaudiRedSea localpractice, not allSaudiart or genericYanbawi.2018upload is separate from unknown recordingdate. Source: ‫مسعود الصيدلاني المدينه . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-10-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Saudi Arabia	supported	Recording/context source	Named MohamedAlHazmi mawwal explicitly titled SemsemiyyaRabigh. SaudiRedSea localpractice, not allSaudiart or genericYanbawi.2018upload is separate from unknown recordingdate. Source: ‫مسعود الصيدلاني المدينه . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Zaki Salem & Al Masa Folk Arts ensemble	سمسمية زكي سالم / فرقة الماسة للفنون الشعبية / جدة / 0504640433 /0530906667	https://www.youtube.com/embed/JlMzomxxSAQ	Artist/troupe-published specific JeddahSemsemiyya performance. Their service menu includes many other genres; acceptance rests on this exact titled performance, not alltroupeuploads.2016publication not originalsessiondate. Source: zaky salem. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2016-08-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Saudi Arabia	supported	Recording/context source	Artist/troupe-published specific JeddahSemsemiyya performance. Their service menu includes many other genres; acceptance rests on this exact titled performance, not alltroupeuploads.2016publication not originalsessiondate. Source: zaky salem. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Mohamed Hussein Abu Mamdouh & Red Sea ensemble	سمسمية ينبعاوي - دور علي بلد المحبوب + كسرة دور - عمالقة ينبع وجدة والغردقة وجنوب سيناء	https://www.youtube.com/embed/l3LxoaSXT4g	Collector explicitly names deceased lyreplayerMohamedHusseinAbuMamdouh and musicians fromYanbu,Jeddah,Hurghada,SouthSinai on AlaBaladElMahboub plusKasretDor. One connected programme; Saudi/Egyptian shared repertoire scope does not claim a Saudi-origin session.2022upload is archival. Source: نغم البحر. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2022-01-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Egypt; country:Saudi Arabia	supported	Recording/context source	Collector explicitly names deceased lyreplayerMohamedHusseinAbuMamdouh and musicians fromYanbu,Jeddah,Hurghada,SouthSinai on AlaBaladElMahboub plusKasretDor. One connected programme; Saudi/Egyptian shared repertoire scope does not claim a Saudi-origin session.2022upload is archival. Source: نغم البحر. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Shabab Yanbu ensemble	فرقة شباب ينبع - مهرجان الجنادرية - سمسمية ينبعاوي	https://www.youtube.com/embed/f7ZpROQdWfw	Collector identifies YoungYanbu ensemble at Janadriyahfestival performing YaAmmShufLiElSabab plusKasretDor onSemsemiyya. One programme counts once;2017upload is separate from exact festival/sessiondate. Source: نغم البحر. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2017-03-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Saudi Arabia	supported	Recording/context source	Collector identifies YoungYanbu ensemble at Janadriyahfestival performing YaAmmShufLiElSabab plusKasretDor onSemsemiyya. One programme counts once;2017upload is separate from exact festival/sessiondate. Source: نغم البحر. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Ibrahim Samman (Abu Koraa) & ensemble	سمسمية ينبعاوية - دور سلم على + كسرة دور + دور يادي الملام - قديم	https://www.youtube.com/embed/J7UTHaa0Dko	Collector specifically credits IbrahimSamman/AbuKoraa on old rare YanbawiSemsemiyya sequence SallemAli/KasretDor/YaDiElMalam. One coherent archival sequence counts once, no claim of new2016session. Source: نغم البحر. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2016-10-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Saudi Arabia	supported	Recording/context source	Collector specifically credits IbrahimSamman/AbuKoraa on old rare YanbawiSemsemiyya sequence SallemAli/KasretDor/YaDiElMalam. One coherent archival sequence counts once, no claim of new2016session. Source: نغم البحر. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false
Jeddah Semsemiyya wedding musicians (individuals uncredited)	طرب بحري سمسمية نار في جدة لايفوتك دور والله الحبيب لما هجرني حفل زفاف ابناء حمدان بن فرج الاحمدي	https://www.youtube.com/embed/9waOd_9LKSw	JeddahArts source specifically identifies Semsemiyya weddingperformance of WallahElHabibLammaHagarni. Hostfamily is eventcontext, not musical artist. Honest uncreditedensemble;2019publication not assumed sessiondate. Source: قناة فنون جدة. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2019-11-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Saudi Arabia	supported	Recording/context source	JeddahArts source specifically identifies Semsemiyya weddingperformance of WallahElHabibLammaHagarni. Hostfamily is eventcontext, not musical artist. Honest uncreditedensemble;2019publication not assumed sessiondate. Source: قناة فنون جدة. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained.	false	false	false

Related genres

Nubian song and other Nile/Red Sea lyre traditions offer historical and organological connections. Sa’idi music and Egyptian Shaabi provide neighboring regional/popular contexts. Similar instruments or a shared national setting are relationships to explain, not grounds for collapsing these entries.

Hotspot mushrooms

A strong Suez Canal local-song field and separately represented Saudi Red Sea coastal practice, without projecting one uniform genre across the whole instrument’s historical range.

The fields express editorial judgments about relative musical affinity and reach, not measured audience shares. Radius is the zero edge of a linear fade; same-genre overlaps combine by maximum.

MuGlobe hotspot mushrooms

ID	Location	Latitude	Longitude	Radius (km)	Strength	Notes
semsemiyya-canal	Suez Canal Semsemiyya song communities	30.55	32.35	300	0.74	Port Said–Ismailia–Suez connected local repertoires and community performance.
semsemiyya-saudi-red-sea	Saudi Red Sea Semsemiah community practice	23.8	38.2	410	0.37	Related coastal practice documented by the joint community/state file; lower editorial affinity, not an audience statistic.