Who would have thought that the supremely subtle oud (the ancient Arabic lute) could be featured on a recording with piano, that most dominantly Western of instruments? Meticulously arranged and… By ...

The Oriental lute known as the oud in Arabic, commonly called the barbat in Persian, is making a comeback in Iran AFP / ATTA KENARE The Oriental lute is making a comeback in Iran after decades in the ...

A composer, singer and oud (Arabic lute) player, Khalifa is considered a Palestinian among the Palestinians, a Southerner among the South Lebanese and most commonly an Arab musician. From went to and ...

The West Kortright Centre will present the Rahim AlHaj Trio, featuring Iraqi oud (Arabic lute) virtuoso and composer Rahim AlHaj, joined by Iranian santour maestro Sourena Sefati and ...