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Ya Halawt-id-Dunya

"Oh Sweetness of the World," -- the song and Maqam Zanjaran seem perfectly matched. Though one could say the same thing about many of Zakaria Ahmed's compositions. This is, as far as I know, the original performance by Zakiya Hamdan, although many many Tarab singers have done this song--for good reason!
See the following analyses: Jins Ajam, Jins Hijaz, Jins Ajam Baggage, Jins Hijazkar, Jins Nakriz

Maqam Zanjaran

Composer: Zakaria Ahmed

Performer: Zakiya Hamdan

Ya Halawt id-Dunya (complete recording)

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raised 6 above Ajam 4 (= 9 rel. Hijaz 1)

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2nd Verse: Hijazkar

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doesn't resolve to root as hijazkar

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use of raised 6 above Ajam 4

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flat 6 above Ajam

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includes flat 6 above (= 9 relative Hijaz)

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raised 6 above Ajam

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