rebetostar - 4-26-2009 at 07:52 PM
Hello friends,
I'd just like to announce the birth of my daughter on April 17th, she doesn't have a first name yet but she loves listening to daddy play the oud!
Here is a fun photo of our little family.
Last night was the debut performance of my electric oud in Nelson, BC with the Adham Sheikh collective. Video clip to come.
Light,
BJ
fhydan - 4-26-2009 at 08:03 PM
That's wonderful news. Congratulations. May she make you a proud old father!
rebetostar - 4-27-2009 at 09:49 AM
Question for Arabic/Hebrew/Farsi etc. speakers, and oudis:
Do you think Risha would be an appropriate girl's name? What is the exact meaning? Quill? Eagle's feather?
Reda Aouad - 4-27-2009 at 09:58 AM
First of all.. congratulations!!! Best wishes 
As for the name.. Risha is simply a feather.. the feather of any bird.
But that would be a very weird name for a girl.. being an Arab I've never heard of someone calling his daughter Risha. I would say it is not
appropriate.. it is as if you were American and you name your girl Feather.. but to you Risha may be a nice name why not
urfali_63 - 4-27-2009 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations
Arto - 4-27-2009 at 10:17 AM
Congratulations! And thanks for the great photo!
francis - 4-27-2009 at 02:01 PM
Bravo et félicitations ( congratulations )!
To my opinion, Risha is a sweet idea to name a little girl ......I could have choose it .
But the choice must be a personal one......to assume it all life long....don't give a big place to the opinions around, choose what you love.....
And long and happy life for this new little girl......
Luttgutt - 4-28-2009 at 03:38 AM
Congratulations!!
So your oud is part of the family?
Here is my name suggestion: Oda (pronounced Ouda)
Oda is a "nice" old norwegian name (still in use of course).
P.s. I have a doughter myselv, and it is the most beautiful thing to have!
Wish you and your family all the best
mavrothis - 4-28-2009 at 12:22 PM
Congratulations! May she always be healthy and happy!
Take care,
mavrothis
oudplayer - 4-28-2009 at 05:15 PM
Awesome man congrads and all.
With the name ! If people name there kid Apple, candy crystal ect then you have every right to name yr kid Risha and risha is alot better then the
names i added lol.
Christian1095 - 4-28-2009 at 07:26 PM
I think Risha is a fine name.... 
Congrats!