TEHRAN: The Oriental lute is making a comeback in Iran after decades in the shadows as musicians reconnect with an instrument integral to Arab and Turkish musical tradition in a fragmented region.
Known as the oud in Arabic, it is commonly called the barbat in Persian, although some would argue the instruments differ slightly.
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