Legendary Middle Eastern instrumentalist Farid Al Atrache remains one of the most significant figures in Arabic music. Born in Syria in 1910, he grew up and made his career in Egypt, where he proved to be a prolific actor, composer, singer, and musician. His prowess on the oud, an Arabic lute, earned him the nickname "King of the Oud," a title he still holds more than 40 years after his death in 1974. This playlist includes music he recorded for films, examples of his legendary showcases for the oud, and more.