The Oud is the ancient ancestor of the Guitar and is directly related to the Lute as well (derived from its Arabic name al-oud). It is fascinating to see how languages evolve; Guitar is also driven from the Persian word Tar (which means string). In ancient Persia they used to name all their string instruments Tar (like the Sitar).
The Oud is a melodic instrument which is plucked with a long pick; In ancient times they used the edge of a long feather. The Oud is made from high quality wood by craftsmanship that passes through the generations. It has six doubled string which produce sounds that entrance the listener. In Ethnica you can listen to some great Oud playing by Elad gabby in our new released CD - “Kanoon & Beyond”. The type of playing featured on this CD is more like the Turkish style. In our other featured CD – “Seven Steps” Yuda Ashash plays the Oud in collaboration with modern instrument such as the Electric Guitar and the Synthesizer.
Saz is a string instrument played mostly in Turkey. It has a three doubled string and a long grip. The Saz (also known as the Baglama) has frets that can be moved to change the space between them so you can alter the musical scale and play quarter notes.
The Jumbush is an instrument taken from Turkey and the Balkan. It has six doubled strings and a fretless grip. It's body is made from light metal with stretched skin. It is very similar to the Banjo. The Sazbush is Turkish instrument as well. It is a combination of the Saz and the Jumbush. The Sazbush has a three doubled string, it has a saz like grip and a Jumbush like body. You can listen to these beautiful strings instruments in Ethnica's CD - "Seven Steps".
Middle Eastern music has a rich variety of percussion instruments. The Darbuka and the Daf (Tambourine) are the most popular. Most percussion instruments used to be made in the past from materials taken from the earth, the land and skin stretched over them. Some percussion instruments are made from wood and metal. Darbuka players are extremely skilled musicians and they hold the rhythm for the whole ensemble.
The Daf is a frame drum made from stretched skin with pairs of small cymbals connected to the frame. You can listen to Asaf Zamir's percussion playing in Ethnicamusic, he plays a rich variety of drums such as the Daf, Shakers, Tambourines, Darbukas, Frame Drums and many other amazing percussion instruments from around the world.
Ethnica's new and exciting release demonstrates the group's new style of world music, combining rich Middle Eastern instrumental melodies with humorous English lyrics.
Elad Gabbay is a talented and gifted Kanoon and Oud player.
This recently released CD incorporates his mystical playing and unique vocal techniques. He also teaches at the Jerusalem School of Music from the East.
A fusion of cultures, musical nuances and styles. Showcasing a variety of instruments from east and west; the enchanting, trance sounds of the Kanoon and percussion along side the Electric Guitar and Synth. The album illustrates a journey consisting of a series of steps, each one being a phase in an ultimate musical and spiritual experience.
The Nadav Haber Quartet plays a unique brand of Ethiopian based jazz, influenced by the Middle Eastern sounds of Jerusalem. A journey between Ethiopia and Jerusalem, recorded live in Jerusalem in summer 2006.
Like angels making love on the clouds of heaven: Now thats communicating to the divine! Yaron Daffan's music motivates the listener to pursue their inspirations, to access their raw creativity and transcend above their daily existence.
Good Day Ethnica Music
Yomtov Gazit, Producer
Ramat Sharet, Jerusalem
phone +972-52-895-1333
Ethnica Music Group
Yuda Ashash, Manager
Givat Zeev, Jerusalem
phone +972-52-286-8866
The Oud is the ancient ancestor of the Guitar and is directly related to the Lute as well (derived from its Arabic name al-oud). It is fascinating to see how languages evolve; Guitar is also driven from the Persian word Tar (which means string). In ancient Persia they used to name all their string instruments Tar (like the Sitar).
The Oud is a melodic instrument which is plucked with a long pick; In ancient times they used the edge of a long feather. The Oud is made from high quality wood by craftsmanship that passes through the generations. It has six doubled string which produce sounds that entrance the listener. In Ethnica you can listen to some great Oud playing by Elad gabby in our new released CD - “
Saz is a string instrument played mostly in Turkey. It has a three doubled string and a long grip. The Saz (also known as the Baglama) has frets that can be moved to change the space between them so you can alter the musical scale and play quarter notes.
The Jumbush is an instrument taken from Turkey and the Balkan. It has six doubled strings and a fretless grip. It's body is made from light metal with stretched skin. It is very similar to the Banjo. The Sazbush is Turkish instrument as well. It is a combination of the Saz and the Jumbush. The Sazbush has a three doubled string, it has a saz like grip and a Jumbush like body. You can listen to these beautiful strings instruments in Ethnica's CD - "
Middle Eastern music has a rich variety of percussion instruments. The Darbuka and the Daf (Tambourine) are the most popular. Most percussion instruments used to be made in the past from materials taken from the earth, the land and skin stretched over them. Some percussion instruments are made from wood and metal. Darbuka players are extremely skilled musicians and they hold the rhythm for the whole ensemble. 
The Daf is a frame drum made from stretched skin with pairs of small cymbals connected to the frame. You can listen to Asaf Zamir's percussion playing in Ethnicamusic, he plays a rich variety of drums such as the Daf, Shakers, Tambourines, Darbukas, Frame Drums and many other amazing percussion instruments from around the world.
