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Musical tradition in the Persian Gulf generally translated as '''Liwa''', but more just under the designation [[leiwah]], leywah ({{lang-ar|ليوه}}) or lewa depending on the [[transliteration]] employed. This musicale tradition is a type of dance performed in the [[Arab states of the Persian Gulf]], mainly in communities which contain descendants of [[East African]]s from the [[
A large number of male participants arrange themselves into a circle, which is anchored by one or several drum players. A man paces in the middle of the group playing a simple reed instrument called ''[[mizmar]]'' or ''[[surnai]]'', whose plaintive sharp sound reminds the listener of an [[oboe]]. The circle claps and dances in place, while individuals join a line which rhythmically paces around the inside of the circle. The Liwa is a more casual dance than the others, and can be performed with great spirit and banter from the young men who usually take part.
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