2006-12-11
Traditional Arabic music. ALHAJ plays the “oud,” which is similar to the lute, and is accompanied on this album by Souhail Kaspar, an acclaimed Lebanese percussionist. This is the musical form of “maqam.” Each piece incorporates improvisation followed by a rendition of a distinctive Iraqi tune. pJorane
The You and the Now
THE COTTARS
Forerunner
RAHIM ALHAJ
When the Soul is Settled: Music of Iraq
VARIOUS
Cafe con Musica
The Reptile Palace Orchestra
We Know You Know
Ramiro Musotto
Civilizacao & Barbarye
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