by Tarek Abdallah and Fadi El-Abdallah Since the late 1910s to the present day, songs occupy an increasingly important place in the musical life of Egypt, often anticipating and accompanying crucial turning points in the history of its people in their struggle for freedom and / or against any kind of oppression, to the point … Read more
By Tarek Abdallah Abstract This paper proposes an analytical study of the contribution of 78 rpm disc in the evolution of the art of Egyptian UD in solo during the period 1910-1930, and of the influence of the medium on this art regarding forms, instrumental manufacture, and technical components. The analysis of this recordings highlights … Read more
Tarek Abdallah is an egyptian composer, lutenist and musicologist from Alexandria, born in 1975. He draws inspiration from the golden age of the art of Egyptian oud solo (1910-1930), which is at the center of his musicological research. He grew up in Alexandria, it is as a teenager alongside the local cultural environment, especially the … Read more
It comes as no surprise that stringed instruments are among the most popular worldwide. They are very appealing to all music lovers out there, and they come in various shapes and forms. Today, we are going to talk about the best four stringed instruments you can find in today’s market. There are types that are … Read more
Acoustic guitars, mandolins, and banjos are some of the pillars of gryphon stringed instruments, and they produce beautiful and atmospheric sounds. Anyone who ever picked up a stringed instrument knows just how lovely it can sound, and today we are going to talk about the best gryphon stringed instruments you can find in today’s market. … Read more