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Khyam Allami
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Khyam Allami is an ‘ūd (or oud) player and composer. Born to Iraqi parents in Damascus, Syria and raised in London from the age of nine, Al… read moreKhyam Allami is an ‘ūd (or oud) player and composer. Born to Iraqi parents in Damascus, Syria and raised in London from the age of nine, Allami started learning violin in Damascus. he went on to play rock drums in London, before taking … read moreKhyam Allami is an ‘ūd (or oud) player and composer. Born to Iraqi parents in Damascus, Syria and raised in London from the age of nine, Allami started learning violin in Damascus. he went on to play rock drums in London, before taking two music degrees from the School of Oriental and African St… read more -
Kamilya Jubran
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Kamilya Jubran {كميليا جبران} was born in Akka, Palestine, to Palestinian parents who are from a northern Palestinian village in Al-Jaleel.… read moreKamilya Jubran {كميليا جبران} was born in Akka, Palestine, to Palestinian parents who are from a northern Palestinian village in Al-Jaleel. Her father Elias Jubran, an authentic instrument maker and a music teacher; was her first source … read moreKamilya Jubran {كميليا جبران} was born in Akka, Palestine, to Palestinian parents who are from a northern Palestinian village in Al-Jaleel. Her father Elias Jubran, an authentic instrument maker and a music teacher; was her first source of classical Arabic musical education. In Jerusalem and for … read more -
Masar
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Masar is a quartet that brings together some of the most talented Egyptian musicians of the younger generation: Hazim Shaheen on the oud, N… read moreMasar is a quartet that brings together some of the most talented Egyptian musicians of the younger generation: Hazim Shaheen on the oud, Nawar Abbessi on the piano, and Hani Bdeir on oriental percussion; they are joined by Miles Jay, an… read moreMasar is a quartet that brings together some of the most talented Egyptian musicians of the younger generation: Hazim Shaheen on the oud, Nawar Abbessi on the piano, and Hani Bdeir on oriental percussion; they are joined by Miles Jay, an American contrabass player residing in Cairo. The album mai… read more -
Nizar Rohana
1,905 listeners
Nizar Rohana is a prominent Oud player in the Palestinian musical scene. Rohana was born in the village of ‘Esefya on Mount Carmel in 1975.… read moreNizar Rohana is a prominent Oud player in the Palestinian musical scene. Rohana was born in the village of ‘Esefya on Mount Carmel in 1975. He began his musical education at an early age and playing the Oud by the age of fifteen, and in … read moreNizar Rohana is a prominent Oud player in the Palestinian musical scene. Rohana was born in the village of ‘Esefya on Mount Carmel in 1975. He began his musical education at an early age and playing the Oud by the age of fifteen, and in 1996 he moved to Jerusalem to take up academic studies. Focu… read more -
Omar Bashir
12,982 listeners
Omar Bashir was born in 1970 in Budapest, Hungary. He started playing Oud at 5, next to his father, Munir Bashir, the Iraqi virtuoso who fi… read moreOmar Bashir was born in 1970 in Budapest, Hungary. He started playing Oud at 5, next to his father, Munir Bashir, the Iraqi virtuoso who first made the Oud a solo recital instrument and popularized it in the West. At 7, Omar joined the B… read moreOmar Bashir was born in 1970 in Budapest, Hungary. He started playing Oud at 5, next to his father, Munir Bashir, the Iraqi virtuoso who first made the Oud a solo recital instrument and popularized it in the West. At 7, Omar joined the Baghdad Music and Ballet school. He would eventually become a… read more -
Charbel Rouhana
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Charbel Rouhana (Arabic: شربل روحانا) is one of the finest oud players in Lebanon. Born in 1965 in Aamchit (a town north of Beirut), Charbe… read moreCharbel Rouhana (Arabic: شربل روحانا) is one of the finest oud players in Lebanon. Born in 1965 in Aamchit (a town north of Beirut), Charbel pursued his music education at the Holy-Spirit University in Kaslik and obtained his diploma in … read moreCharbel Rouhana (Arabic: شربل روحانا) is one of the finest oud players in Lebanon. Born in 1965 in Aamchit (a town north of Beirut), Charbel pursued his music education at the Holy-Spirit University in Kaslik and obtained his diploma in oud instrumentation in 1986 and his M.A. in Musicology in 19… read more -
Mustafa Said
401 listeners
Mustafa Said is an Egyptian singer, musicologist, composer and a virtuoso Oud player. He has been living in Beirut since 2004. He is one of… read moreMustafa Said is an Egyptian singer, musicologist, composer and a virtuoso Oud player. He has been living in Beirut since 2004. He is one of the few young talents to devote his career to the classical Arabic repertoire while exploring new… read moreMustafa Said is an Egyptian singer, musicologist, composer and a virtuoso Oud player. He has been living in Beirut since 2004. He is one of the few young talents to devote his career to the classical Arabic repertoire while exploring new forms and new sounds. Former professor at the House of Oud… read more -
Rahim AlHaj
9,134 listeners
Rahim AlHaj's (رحيم الحاج) music delicately combines traditional Iraqi musical structure with contemporary styling and influence. His … read moreRahim AlHaj's (رحيم الحاج) music delicately combines traditional Iraqi musical structure with contemporary styling and influence. His compositions are about the experience of exile from his homeland and of new beginnings in his adop… read moreRahim AlHaj's (رحيم الحاج) music delicately combines traditional Iraqi musical structure with contemporary styling and influence. His compositions are about the experience of exile from his homeland and of new beginnings in his adopted country. AlHaj says that "my music invites the list… read more -
Ziyad Sahhab
1,449 listeners
Ziyad Sahhab is a Lebanese folk and political music artist. He started playing the oud in 1989 and became a member of the Beirut Arabic Mus… read moreZiyad Sahhab is a Lebanese folk and political music artist. He started playing the oud in 1989 and became a member of the Beirut Arabic Music Orchestra in 1993. At the age of 13, he performed solo at the Cairo Opera House. He founded the… read moreZiyad Sahhab is a Lebanese folk and political music artist. He started playing the oud in 1989 and became a member of the Beirut Arabic Music Orchestra in 1993. At the age of 13, he performed solo at the Cairo Opera House. He founded the group "Chehadine Ya Baladna" that participated in… read more -
Simon Shaheen
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Shaheen is a Palestinian oud and violin virtuoso and one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generatio… read moreShaheen is a Palestinian oud and violin virtuoso and one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. His work incorporates and reflects a legacy of Arabic music, while it forges ahead to new front… read moreShaheen is a Palestinian oud and violin virtuoso and one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. His work incorporates and reflects a legacy of Arabic music, while it forges ahead to new frontiers, embracing many different styles in the process. This u… read more