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EXOTIC MUSIC FOR THE OUD

H.Aram Gulezyan
and his instrumental group
With David L. Shaul, harp

Vance K. Koenig, Guitar
H. Aram Gulezyan, Oud, Sultania, Sarod
Juma Dreeha, Master Drummer
Jack Doyle, Oboist
David L. Shaul, harp, tracks 13, 14 & 15

H. ARAM GULEZYAN
In 1953, Gulezyan was invited by Prime Minister Mohamed Naguib of Egypt to tour his country to lecture and perform the compositions contained in this album and those found on Lyrichord LLST 7303. The inherent sensitivity of this artist, and his sophisticated technique produce luxuriant tones and music of poetic beauty.

THE OUD
The original name of OUD was “Al-Oud.” Over time, the prefix “Al” was dropped, and the instrument became known as the OUD or UD. Later, the combination of “Al-Oud” became “Lute.” By reason of the resurgence of interest in the OUD during the past few decades, musicologists have researched the origins of the Oud. Their findings indi...