Gilad Hazan wowed the audience at the Jerusalem Oud Festival with his genre-defying performance, blending Arabic music with house beats, rock, and jazz. Gilad Hazan is a virtuoso oud player. That much ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Clarissa Bitar about their new album, Bakhaf al-Layl, and how they are leaning into vocals after a long time spent not liking the sound of their voice. And I'm Ailsa Chang ...

Oud player Walid Zairi and his band Talween play original world jazz music for Jazz Day. GBH Music and JazzBoston celebrate International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween, showcasing original world ...

BAGHDAD -- In a tiny workshop on the roof of his home in a Baghdad slum, Farhan Hassan works in secret. He lovingly curves wood and tightens strings to make his ouds, a traditional Arabic instrument.

And I'm Ailsa Chang in our studio in Culver City, California, where I recently got to meet musician Clarissa Bitar. Welcome, welcome... CLARISSA BITAR: Hello. CHANG: ...Clarissa. BITAR: Oh, thank you ...