Talal Maddah is a legendary Saudi musician, singer and oud virtuoso. Nicknamed The Voice of the Earth and The Golden Throat, his voice has a rare quality that's full of warmth, sensitivity and an intensity that touches the heart. The birth of Saudi Arabia's public radio in the '60s propelled Maddah to a higher stature as his voice spread across the region, making him a prominent pioneer in the Persian Gulf. Collaborations with iconic composers appear across his prolific 100-plus-album repertoire. This playlist offers an insight into his genius.