The classic, cultural music of Tunisia is called mezoued which is more commonly known throughout the Middle East as mizwad. The word literally means "bagpipes" but it is used in Tunisia to refer to a type of music (Sensagent).
The favored, traditional dance in Tunisia is a type of belly-dancing, which is "often performed on the balls of the feet" where "twisting motions of the hips and waist are predominant" (BellyDanceUK). Here is video of this type of dance, performed to the traditional mezoued music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuKvSVNcbhc&feature=related
Sources:
"Mizwad: Definition of Mizwad." Sensagent: Dictionaries and Translators. Web. 06 Jan. 2012. http://dictionary.sensagent.com/mizwad/en-en/.
"Tunisian Dance." Belly Dance UK. Web. 06 Jan. 2012. http://www.bellydanceuk.co.uk/pagetunisiandance.html.
Even by the very little information given on the dance and music, it was very easy to picture them performing in public while they spin around on the balls of their feet. I also thought it was interesting they use bagpipes; it has been forever since I have even heard someone talk abut a bagpipe. I have always wondered which Countires and /or cultures use bagpipes for entertainment, fun, music, etc.
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