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Oud Heaven

Hatem_Afandi - 1-22-2007 at 02:30 AM

Dear firends,
I just got back from a business trip in Abu Dhabi. Over there, I discovered Oud Heaven where the keeper, Mr. Ammar Hammodi, keeps an amazing collection of Iraqi ouds. I bought a gem that sounds and looks perfect. I returend to the US hoping to visit Mr. Ammar again in the future.
I was introduced to different luthier names like Hesham Hashem. My oud was made by the Kaatie brothers.
Enjoy!!!!
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/hatem_afandi/album/576460762386392375

Jameel - 1-22-2007 at 09:44 AM

Nice pics, Hatem. What a shop!

SamirCanada - 1-22-2007 at 02:31 PM

Mabrook, Let us hear it please.
Its gorgeous.

Hatem_Afandi - 1-23-2007 at 07:12 AM

They are indeed, Jameel. I had a great time.

Thanks, Samir. I will definitely try to make mp3 files.

mjamed - 1-23-2007 at 08:27 PM

what's the complete address of his shop?

Hatem_Afandi - 1-24-2007 at 05:22 AM

Unfortunately, I can't find his business card. Sorry, I am still jet-lagged.
Mr. Hammodi's email address is:
hammud22@hotmail.com
I will send you his complete contact info as soon as I find the card

Hatem_Afandi - 1-30-2007 at 02:11 PM

Dear friends,

Finally, I got Mr. Ammar's contacts:

Dar Al Turath for Music and Hand Crafts
Tel (971) 6673770
Fax (971) 6673772
Mobile (971)50-6114253
P.O. Box 42092 , Abu Dhabi