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Kawala, Kaval & Ney: A Tale of Three Flutes

Once upon a time, in a world filled with music, three enchanting flutes danced to...

The Arabiz Buzuq: A Melodious Journey Through Time

The Arabiz buzuq, a captivating long-necked lute, has been an integral part of Middle Eastern...

Erkan Ogur and Erdal Erzincan: Masters of Strings and Harmony

The world of Turkish folk music is rich with talented musicians, but two names stand...

What are the different types of Saz?

Saz Types and Their Characteristics When we think of stringed instruments, Saz is one of...

Kaval – An Instrument From The Breath Of the Shepherds

“The Kaval has a silky and misty sound that comes from the breath of shepherds...

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Qanun – The Instrument That Makes a Melody Even If A Cat Walks On It

“According to a legend, the qanun’s invention was inspired by the sound produced by the...

Turkish Mey – A mystery from old Anatolian times

For thousands of years, Wind instruments like “Mait” or “Monaulos” in Hellenistic Egypt, “Auloi” in...

Comparison Of The World’s Best Riq Instruments: Nakhle, Cooperman & Kevork

When in the hands of a skillful player, there is no doubt riq (aka Riqq)...

The Riq: How does a 9” frame drum replace a complete orchestra?

You might have heard an eastern musician hitting a circle drum, creating tons of magical...

Frame Drums Around The World

Welcome to the diverse universe of the world’s oldest drum, the frame drum. By definition,...