It’s seen as the quintessential Arabic instrument, but as Joseph Tawadros explains, the oud (lute) has a long history dating back to the time of the Pharaohs and beyond. The young Egyptian-born Australian performs songs from his new album Truth Seekers, Lovers & Warriors, whose inspiration ranges from Coptic and Islamic chant to gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.

It’s seen as the quintessential Arabic instrument, but as Joseph Tawadros explains, the oud (lute) has a long history dating back to the time of the Pharaohs and beyond. The young Egyptian-born Australian performs songs from his new album Truth Seekers, Lovers &amp; Warriors, whose inspiration ranges from Coptic and Islamic chant to gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.

Story of the Oud

The Rhythm Divine brings you music with a spiritual impulse; it represents a crossroads where faith meets music, where you might hear the sounds of the Sufis or a Bach cantata, Gregorian chant or Johnny Cash. Feel the rhythm of the world's religious traditions, the new spiritual practices and the fusion of religion and pop culture.

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Story of the Oud

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