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The ‘International Oud Association’ (IOA) was established in 2018 with the aim of safeguarding and promoting the cultural heritage of the Oud. The Association will enable people to experience the music by setting up workshops and community activities, it will preserve and further develop the ancient art and skill of Oud making and its music and facilitate access to the unique cultural heritage of the Oud.
We aspire to create space(s), where musicians and instrument makers can exchange ideas and gain recognition through workshops, exhibitions, seminars, festival and concerts. The IOA will foster the relations between Oud musicians and Oud makers and other active partners to further develop this music.
The IOA is a non-profit organization registered in Paris, France and subjected to the French law of July 1st, 1901 and the decree of August 16th, 1901.
The three pillars
Our project is founded upon three pillars
The IOA community
The IOA Oud-making school
Keeping the heritage of the Oud alive
Reviving the Oud, saving its endangered craftsmanship and rebuilding the community of Oud lovers across the world is the shared vision of the IOA. We aspire to create an active community of Oud lovers and see it growing around our initiative. We aim to instruct professional artisans in the tradition of handcrafted fine Oud making, to preserve the heritage of the Oud for future generations and to introduce new audiences to the Oud, bringing East and West together in the shared love of music.