The Oud

Yair Dalal

Yair Dalal was born in Israel in 1955 into an Iraqi Jewish family. He is a virtuoso on both the oud and violin, and has devoted much of his musical life to projects promoting peace between Jews and Arabs. He currently lives either in Tel Aviv or a kibbutz in the Arava desert. Yair Dalal has a very detailed and informative website.

Al Ol
(Al Sur CDAL202)

A collection of different pieces, both studio and live recordings, which showcases the range of Yair Dalal's musical talent. Particular highlights are a couple of beautiful oud taqasim.

1. Al Ol 7:43
2. Taqsim Elijaho 9:47
3. Najemat el Shemal 4:05
4. Solo Arak 5:08
5. Taqsim Lami 4:57
6. Shacharut 16:37
7. Ein Radian - Taqsim 4:57
8. Sigalla 5:55
9. Zaman el Salaam 6:57

Samar
(Magda MGD114)

A great album featuring both oud taqasim and traditional music or compositions with vocals and percussion. The Iraqi Jewish composer Zallach al-Kuweiti is featured and there is also an oud duet with Youssef Yaakov, who was a friend of Jamil Bashir.

1. Bagdad - Barcelona 10:53
2. Samai Lami 6:13
3. Smartut Rakoum 5:28
4. Rabin 5:47
5. Mevasser Shalom 8:43
6. Ya Ribon Alam 5:05
7. Maqam Panjouka 13:36
8. Samar 14:09

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