TARAB

The Arabic equivalent of flamenco's Duende, a state of ecstasy brought on by the singing. They would break jars on their heads, rip their clothing, and roll about on the ground. Wow! These Arabs really knew how to party.
(paraphrased from the magazine: JALEO - VOLUME VIII, No . 1) FLAMENCO: THE EARLY YEARS by Paco Sevilla.