Ali Jihad Racy is a virtuoso performer and composer specializing in traditional Arab instrumental music, particularly the nay and buzuq. Based in the United States, Racy has become a leading figure in preserving and evolving Middle Eastern musical traditions, bringing authentic Arab musicality to contemporary audiences through his masterful command of these classical instruments.
As a scholar and practitioner, Racy has significantly contributed to ethnomusicological understanding of Arab musical culture, bridging traditional tarab aesthetics with modern performance contexts. His work has influenced collaborations across world music and contemporary composition, establishing him as a key voice in the global dialogue between traditional Arab music and contemporary artistic expression.
