Middle Eastern music

The musical instrument uniting a divided Middle East

March 24, 2017

By Arab America

The Economist THE Middle East is shattered. From the civil war in Libya to the killing fields of Iraq and Syria, the region has never been more divided. But amid the chaos, a few symbols still manage to unify people from Algiers to Damascus. One of the most beautiful is the oud, “the king of … Continued

America’s Other Orchestras: Arab American Ensemble Series Episode 12

January 11, 2017

By Nisreen Eadeh

Guarding the Heritage with Turath Ensemble BY: Sami Asmar/Contributing Writer The model of a volunteer community ensemble is beautiful as it shows the artists’ passion and dedication to the music and to their community. Another model is to form an orchestra from professional musicians and university students. The benefits of the latter include shorter rehearsals … Continued

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