"The Yemeni Turbi" by Ali Abulohom on 22 August 2013
In the country of Yemen, there is an old, almost extinct instrument known as the Turbi. Back in the early 1920's, this instrument disappeared. It is only found in a single museum, aside from Fuad Al-Qotari. He has taken to bringing back the Turbi by being the only known constructor of it. He is trying to bring it back because it is a lost relic from a culture that is rich in its history. Music is a large part of any culture, and it would be a shame if such a historic instrument was to be lost to the technological world we live in today.
Music is something that, in my life, is very important. However, so is culture to many people, including myself. The revival of an old instrument that has been lost for almost a century is something to be excited about. No matter the cost of one, if I had the ability I would purchase one for the sole purpose of keeping a culture alive, even if it is a culture I am not part of. Even having a piece of a culture's history would be an honor like no other.
This really shows the tenacity of some people in Yemen. One man's love for traditional folk music has turned around and brought back something forgotten, which is a huge deal. Many people can't play, let alone afford such an expensive and well made instrument, but just the fact that a man has taken the time to try and revive something lost, just to show the future what Yemen culture was, is something his whole nation can feel happy about.
Music is something that, in my life, is very important. However, so is culture to many people, including myself. The revival of an old instrument that has been lost for almost a century is something to be excited about. No matter the cost of one, if I had the ability I would purchase one for the sole purpose of keeping a culture alive, even if it is a culture I am not part of. Even having a piece of a culture's history would be an honor like no other.
This really shows the tenacity of some people in Yemen. One man's love for traditional folk music has turned around and brought back something forgotten, which is a huge deal. Many people can't play, let alone afford such an expensive and well made instrument, but just the fact that a man has taken the time to try and revive something lost, just to show the future what Yemen culture was, is something his whole nation can feel happy about.