Oud

Arabic oud icon returns home to rekindle the flame of Iraqi music

Despite the long years of wars and political instability preventing Iraq from recovery, Naseer Shamma, an icon of the Arabic oud, is hopeful for change.

Saudi Arabia to establish new music institution to promote culture

The Kingdom's Music Commission aims to create an internationally recognised music centre and spread the importance and fame of Arabic music and its unique instruments, especially oud.