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Episode 57 features oud player Antranig Kzirian. Antranig studied with oud masters Ara Dinkjian and John Bilezikjian, and kanun master Jack Chalikian. Kzirian’s performances and recording credits extend to works with The Gaslamp Killer, duduk master Jivan Gasparyan, Jr., Capital Cities (co-founded by Sebu Simonian) among many others. In this podcast we discuss the history of oud, upcoming album, research on the ancient instrument, future of oud, historical perspective, improvisation, collaborations and much more. To learn more about Antranig Kzirian please visit: http://www.theoudplayer.com/ http://100years100facts.com/facts/the... http://offthepodium.weebly.com   https://www.facebook.com/OffThePodium... © Off The Podium, 2017