All About the Music
Qanun
Qanun (also spelled “kanun”, “kanoon”, “qanoon”) – A me...
Oud
Oud – A fretless lute used throughout the Middle East. It originated in ancient Persia, and...
Ney
Ney (nai, nay) – An end-blown bamboo flute with a beautiful breathy sound. The ney is used ...
Riq
Riq is the Arabic tambourine, traditionally made with fish skin, but now commonly made with mylar...
Darbuka
Darbuka – Also known as the Egyptian tabla, doumbek, and a host of other names, this goblet...
Middle Eastern Music
Upon first hearing Middle Eastern music, many people are struck by the exotic sound of the music,...