RAHIM ALHAJ

When the Soul is Settled: Music of Iraq

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. p

More reviews tagged #World

  • reviewed 04/2010

    RAZIA SAID
    Zebu Nation

  • reviewed 08/2012

    BIBI TANGA AND THE SELENITES
    40 Degrees of Sunshine

  • reviewed 05/2009

    Amadou & Mariam
    Welcome to Mali

  • reviewed 07/2004

    Bebel Gilberto
    Bebel Gilberto

  • reviewed 06/2005

    Nouvelle Vague
    Nouvelle Vague

  • reviewed 05/2004

    Various Artists
    Bridge to Havana

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.