Oud.Proff - 6-22-2008 at 11:46 AM
Hello everyone,
I've heard so much about this young guy (early 20's I think), from musicologists/teachers who teach at the Music Academy in Tunisia. He's Tunisian,
name is Bashir Al-Gharby. I think he truely rocks at both technical and "feel/Tarab" playing of the oud, simply amazing.
He also plays with the Western Orcehstra there, and I believe he's performed several times in France.
Anyway, without any further delay 
, here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-zNpuvqxco&feature=related
Enjoy 
MatthewW - 6-24-2008 at 01:41 AM
Hi OP. this young man has a great future with the oud, inshallah. Too bad the sound of this concert recording isn't better, but still his mastery of
the instument comes through. His intensity of playing, technique, skill and passion for the oud reminds me of some of the great Western violin
virtuosos.
Oud.Proff - 6-25-2008 at 10:56 AM
Yeah Matthew, I'm sure he'll have a more bright future. The recording was apparently shot from distance by a member of the crowd.
By the way, the title of that piece (well more of taqasim) he played in the clip is "That Evening", and I believe it is one of his own compositions.
abusin - 6-25-2008 at 01:18 PM
Hi OUD.PROF,
He is awesome indeed, I very much like his techniques and the smoothness one the fingerboard 
thanks for diggin it man
Awad
jaron - 6-27-2008 at 12:11 PM
Wonderful!
Does anyone know of soundclips without all the added echo?
Also, what kind of oud is he playing?
suz_i_dil - 6-27-2008 at 01:20 PM
He is playing a turkish oud, I think make by mister Faruk Turunz.
Regards