Naseer Shamma: the man ensuring the oud has a future
Naseer Shamma is not content with just performing new works at his next concert. The pioneering Iraqi musician is set to premiere a whole...
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Oct 11, 20181 min read
UNESCO Artist for Peace Naseer Shamma in concert to celebrate the International Day for Peace
On Wednesday 26 septembre, the virtuoso Iraqi oud master Naseer Shamma took the opportunity of his concert for the International Day for...
Sep 28, 20182 min read
Musician Naseer Shamma celebrates the 70th anniversary of peace in UNESCO in Paris
The World Music Day and the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Peace Day at UNESCO headquarters in Paris will be hosted by Kabi...
Sep 28, 20181 min read
Naseer Shamma announces the success of the Arabic Music Days in Berlin
Iraqi musician Naseer Shamma announced the success of Arab music days in Berlin with the participation of Iraq, Egypt, Palestine, Tunisia...
Sep 16, 20183 min read
Oud master takes audience on ‘Journey to the Soul’
With TV crews poised and a sold-out auditorium, the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra’s first appearance on the stage at the Royal Opera...
Jul 27, 20182 min read
Naseer Shamma, IFRC Goodwill Ambassador for the Middle East
Renowned Iraqi musician and philanthropist was nominated as Goodwill Ambassador for the Middle East for the International Federation of...
Jul 12, 20182 min read
Naseer Shamma starring in "The Journey of the Spirits" at the Barbican Center in London
The Iraqi oud player Nasir Shamma starred at the "Journey of the Soul" party hosted by the Barbican Center in London. He played with...
Apr 11, 20181 min read
Ambassador of the Iraqi Red Crescent Naseer Shamma
The Iraqi Red Crescent inaugurates the artist Naseer Shamma as a goodwill ambassador during the opening of the 10th regional conference...
Sep 14, 20171 min read
Naseer Shamma receives a doctorate instead of a master's degree while discussing his thesis
The Higher Council for Culture, hosted by Dr. Hatem Rabie, discussed the scientific message presented by the great Iraqi artist and...
Apr 19, 20171 min read
New vision for capital’s Bait Al Oud
As well as being able to learn the oud at the capital’s Bait Al Oud, music lovers will now be able to master the art of playing rababah –...
Feb 28, 20172 min read
Review: Jazz giant Wynton Marsalis edged out of his comfort zone by empathetic duet with oud player
A small group Wynton Marsalis concert can feel at times like a base-touching exercise, setlists structured to studiously tick off many of...
Feb 20, 20172 min read
Celebrated Iraqi musician Naseer Shamma named UNESCO Artist for Peace
Irina Bokova, the Director-General of UNESCO, named Iraqi composer and oud virtuoso Naseer Shamma as a UNESCO Artist for Peace in a...
Jan 4, 20173 min read
Oud virtuoso Naseer Shamma on the growing Sharjah World Music Festival
The region’s most iconic instrument will be in the spotlight this weekend at an all-star string summit, during the opening weekend of the...
Nov 3, 20163 min read
Naseer Shamma: With culture we get rid of extremism
Iraqi artist Naseer Shamma, who oversees the House of Oud in Abu Dhabi, which opened in 2007, affirms his faith in music and culture in...
Oct 8, 20161 min read
Naseer Shamma is a Goodwill Ambassador of the Nonviolence Foundation
The non-violence foundation based in Switzerland, the Iraqi musician Naseer Shamma, was awarded the title of Goodwill Ambassador at a...
Jan 19, 20142 min read
Inaugural Sharjah World Music Festival shines
Sharjah is fast establishing itself as the UAE’s festival city. Three large events have already been held in the emirate including the...
Jan 16, 20142 min read
Naseer Shamma opens the Sharjah World Music Festival with a vibrant set
The inaugural Sharjah World Music Festival kicked off last night in Masrah Al Qasba with a sparkling performance by Naseer Shamma. Backed...
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