In the realm of Middle and Near-Eastern Instrumental music, not many individuals are able to receive as much widespread acknowledgement as being the "The Best", as do Simon Shaheen (Ud or Oud), and the Lebanese born Ali Jihad Racy (Buzuq). Dr. Racy's now famous composition Ancient Egypt and his other subsequent achievements have practically re-defined the role that traditional Middle-Eastern styles and sounds can have in contemporary instrumental music. Read more on Last.fm