Aarif Jaman-Oud-The Legend Of Arabic Music

The Oud is one of the oldest musical instruments known to man, and many believe it to be the ancestor of the modern guitar.
However, the legacy of the Oud, unlike that of many other ancient traditions, continues till today.
The Oud has been revered as the 'King of Instruments,' telling the stories of its time through its melodious music.
Even today, the beautiful sounds of the Oud have the power to transport the listener to another time.

Over time, variations of the Oud were found all across the Middle East, from the classical Arabic Oud of Iraq to the Turkish
variation called Kopuz. In the Gulf countries too, the Oud has a special place as the only instrument that accompanies
the Sawt, a special kind of folk music in Kuwait, Bahrain & other Gulf countries.
In the UAE, this instrument has been given a new lease of life with the setting up of the Bait al Oud in Abu Dhabi.
Works to train and develop a new generation of Oud musicians. The current generation of Oud musicians are evolving their own style of music
using the classical instrument to perform the Blues, Jazz and even Western Classics.