This is a follow up to another article about making your own Oud Mizrab or Risha. I recently got a new corn horn Risha and I just have to describe my experience with it for everybody because it is really special, and I would recommend it for anyone at any learning level. Below is a short video about it. My cow horn Risha is relatively narrow, and not too thick,…
Read MoreThe Best 50 Middle Eastern Songs You Have to Hear!
Here is a brief education in Middle Eastern music listening. If you want to become more familiar with Arabic music and don’t know where to begin, I have 50 suggestions for you. This is just a mere, humble list, and really does not do justice to the rich musical traditions of each area I mention, but it is a strong start. I made three categories: Arabic, Turkish, Persian. The list…
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