Oud
The Eastern Perfume Route: Scents from Yemen
Culture
November 29, 2020
The Eastern Perfume Route: Scents from Yemen
Perfume books always allude to the history of perfume as an art originating in the West, and it…
A Conversation with Yemeni Musician Muhammad al-Hejri
Highlights
November 19, 2020
A Conversation with Yemeni Musician Muhammad al-Hejri
Historical hums There is oud playing in Yemen during celebrations and social occasions as well as at national…
Ala’a Gholam: The Journey of a Contemporary Young Oud Maker
Art
November 7, 2019
Ala’a Gholam: The Journey of a Contemporary Young Oud Maker
What is music made of? This question has accompanied me since my early childhood. Who makes music? Who…