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Zajal: Can We Read Lebanese History Through Its Vernacular Poetry?

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NOW Lebanon: Vernacular sung poetry forms part of the cultural heritage of every country. In Lebanon and the Levant, it takes the name of zajal , a living art celebrated at weddings, village gatherings, and poetic contests. International recognition came in October 2014,…

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