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Upheavals of Beauty and Oppression in The Oud Player of Cairo

Upheavals of Beauty and Oppression in The Oud Player of Cairo

Jasmin Attia's novel vividly portrays Egypt and Cairo by beautifully conjuring music and sound through descriptive prose.

JUNE 28, 2024 • By Tala Jarjour
Egyptian “Fights for Culture” with International Guitar Festival

Egyptian “Fights for Culture” with International Guitar Festival

Laëtitia Soula talks to Talaat El Singaby, founder of one of the world's largest annual guitar festivals.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • By Tugrul Mende
A Palestinian Musician Thrives in France: Yousef Zayed’s Journey

A Palestinian Musician Thrives in France: Yousef Zayed’s Journey

In her 10th music column for TMR, Melissa Chemam profiles Palestinian oud performer and percussionist Yousef Zayed, who...

AUGUST 22, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
LA Sketches: Dimitris Mahlis, Oud Artist

LA Sketches: Dimitris Mahlis, Oud Artist

Musician-composer Dimitris Mahlis celebrates multiple oud traditions as he offers TMR listeners two meditative taksim.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • By
Ode to the ‘Ud and Its Lovers

Ode to the ‘Ud and Its Lovers

No other instrument entrances quite like the ‘ud. Sherifa Zuhur presents a portrait of the world's notable ‘ud...

MARCH 21, 2021 • By Rana Haddad
Arab Shaman: Remembering Hani Naser

Arab Shaman: Remembering Hani Naser

Drummer and author John Densmore recalls the mastery and the mysticism of his late friend Hani Naser.

MARCH 21, 2021 • By TMR
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