Omani music is unique in that it is a mixture of various cultural influences: Arab, Indian, Persian, African. It reflects life of the Desert, Oasis, and Sea, and there is much regional variation in style and sound. Performed by both men and women, on both special occasions and in everyday tasks in life, Omani musical traditions have been passed down from generation to generation. There are over 130 known forms of traditional songs and dances, and 4 kinds have been recognized by UNESCO as cultural treasures. The UNESCO-recognized music includes:

• Al-Ayyala: Chanted poetry, drum music, and dance of the Bedouin; features 2 rows of performers, and others in the middle with swords or rifles, and simulates a battle
• Al-Razfah: Victory music of Bedouin origin, with men holding canes or rifles.
• Al-Azi: Type of Bedouin poetry contest, with a leader and 'choir', usually accompanied with swords. Celebrates the tribe or important people/events.
• Al-Barah: Performed by Bedouin in the Dhofar; features chanting and clapping to music and 2 dancers with Khanjar daggers. Often performed at weddings and celebrating love.

“Let them praise His name in dance; strike up the band and make great music! And why? Because God delights in His people, adorns plain folk with salvation garlands!” (Psalm 149:3-4, Message)

We bless Omani believers to write their own songs of praise, and to worship in uniquely Omani ways, with local instruments, singing style, and dance! Lord, may it be!

Worship with us!: Undignified by David Crowder Band. Jesus, You are worthy of our most passionate song and dance!  

Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ 

Please bring these towns and villages before the Father:

Tawi Atayr, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 911

Sahal Ghadiyah, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 322

Kizayt, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 264

Qardayt, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 233

Dar Funaq, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 211

Kaydid, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 209