Kawala, Kaval & Ney: A Tale of Three Flutes
Once upon a time, in a world filled with music, three enchanting flutes danced to...
Apr
The Arabiz Buzuq: A Melodious Journey Through Time
The Arabiz buzuq, a captivating long-necked lute, has been an integral part of Middle Eastern...
Apr
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...
Mar
What are the different types of Saz?
Saz Types and Their Characteristics When we think of stringed instruments, Saz is one of...
Dec
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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Aug
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...
Jul
Turkish Mey – A mystery from old Anatolian times
For thousands of years, Wind instruments like “Mait” or “Monaulos” in Hellenistic Egypt, “Auloi” in...
Jul
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)...
Mar
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...
Mar
Frame Drums Around The World
Welcome to the diverse universe of the world’s oldest drum, the frame drum. By definition,...
Mar