Musician Khyam Allami on how the 'ud changed his life

Khyam Allami grew up in London but found himself longing to connect with his Iraqi roots. The 'ud – a Middle Eastern lute – was the way he chose, and he has dedicated his life to itWhenever I meet someone new, the conversation tends to go like this. "Where are you from?" "My parents are from Baghdad, I was born in Damascus and raised in London." "What do you do?" "I'm trying to be a musician." "What do you play?" "The 'ud and drums." "What's an 'ud?" "It's a Middle Eastern lute, a plucked s...

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