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The Sultans of Tarab perform at the ancient palace of Damascus. EPA
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The Sultans of Tarab perform traditional Syrian music at the ancient palace of Damascus on July 27, 2019. EPA
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Musicians perform during a concert by the Sultans of Tarab in the old city of Damascus, Syria. EPA
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The Sultans of Tarab perform at the ancient palace of Damascus. EPA
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The Sultans of Tarab perform at the ancient palace of Damascus. EPA
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The Sultans of Tarab perform at the ancient palace of Damascus. EPA
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The Sultans of Tarab perform traditional Syrian music at the ancient palace of Damascus on July 27, 2019. EPA
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Musicians perform during a concert by the Sultans of Tarab in the old city of Damascus, Syria. EPA
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The Sultans of Tarab perform at the ancient palace of Damascus. EPA
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The Sultans of Tarab perform at the ancient palace of Damascus. EPA
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The Sultans of Tarab perform at the ancient palace of Damascus. EPA
Sultans of Tarab celebrate Syria’s musical history in Damascus - in pictures
The ensemble is revered across the Arab world due to the authenticity of their performances
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Saeed Saeed
28 July, 2019
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