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. pWax Tailor
Phonovisions Symphonic Orchestra
RAHIM ALHAJ
When the Soul is Settled: Music of Iraq
Vinicius Cantuaria
Cymbals
APOLLO NOVE
RES INEXPLICATA VOLANS
Cold Chilling
Compton
HUUN HUUR TU AND CARMEN RIZZO
Eternal
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