Album "Sujood": Nizar Rohana and Yasmin Shah Hosseini in a Dialogue Between the Arabic and Persian Ouds

Palestinian oud player Nizar Rohana and Iranian musician Yasmin Shah Hosseini have released the album "Sujood," a musical experience blending Arab and Persian heritage through a dialogue between two ouds, carrying a message of hope and solidarity in the face of violence.

Palestinian oud player Nizar Rohana and Iranian musician Yasmin Shah Hosseini released the album "Sujood" on Friday, November 6, 2026. The album brings together Arab and Persian musical traditions through a dialogue between two ouds, carrying a message of hope and solidarity in the face of violence. It is available on vinyl, CDs, and all streaming and digital download platforms. The title "Sujood" carries a shared meaning in Arabic and Persian, referring to bowing in reverence and veneration. The article describes each musician's fascination with the other and with the music that unites them, as well as their resilience in the face of horrors known only to them.