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Crosby thought of my dad as his “guitar guru,” and like many of the performers that night, he praised my father for his ...
John Vergara shows an oud — a Middle Eastern instrument — in his newly opened luthier shop, Lord of the Strings, in Lexington ...
The New York native, who recently moved his Lord of the Strings repair shop and Heritage Luthier School to Lexington, grew up ...
Is Simon Spalding a historian who plays music or a musician who delves into the culture of the past? Yes. But he’s also an author and composer.
Since 2019, Fuad and Fairouz Foty’s Arabic music school has created space to build community and decolonize music education.
Oud fragrances are known for their bold, smoky aroma. We found the best ones on the market from brands like Tom Ford, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, and Louis Vuitton.
Marty McFly's red guitar from the original "Back to the Future" is missing and the movie's cast and filmmakers are asking for the public's help.
Oud (or agarwood) is a rare and precious resin derived from the heartwood of Aquilaria trees, and it is known in the fragrance world as “liquid gold.” ...
A special series of Traditional Raya Tunes performances will showcase the evocative sounds of the Arabic Oud Guitar and Moroccan drums Over at the Esplanade KLCC, towering Moorish arches, illuminated ...
When I was living in Chicago I went to a restaurant one evening where a local Armenian band was playing. It was a typical “kef” lineup: oud, guitar, dumbeg, and ...
The return of the Guitar Hero franchise is being teased, but an unfortunate issue with a new game's announcement is frustrating fans.
Guitar Center has announced two store closures as the chain lays off dozen of employees.