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  • “Hijaz Taksim” – Oudi Hrant Bey (1936)

    “Hijaz Taksim” – Oudi Hrant Bey (1936)

    Udi Hrant Kenkulian (Հրանդ Քենքուլեան) was an innovative Armenian oud player who was a citizen of Turkey. Udi Hrant was also blind since birth. This was one of his early recordings which first brought him attention and acclaim as an artist.

    Recorded in Turkey before June 9, 1936.
    Released as Victor V-26027.
    Original release: Gramophone AX-1828.