The Oud: An Illustrated History

by Rachel Beckles Willson

A beautifully-written illustrated history of one of the most important instruments in music cultures of the Middle East and North Africa.

According to a literary tradition of Iraq, the origin of the oud lies in the grief of Lamak, a descendent of Cain, son of Adam. When his 5-year-old son died, Lamak hung the boy's limp body on a tree, and as time passed, he resolved to build a musical instrument from the remaining bones. He then...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1623717523
• ISBN13: 9781623717520
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Interlink Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.2" x 9.1"