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 01/2007

    KATCHAFIRE
    Slow-Burning

  • reviewed 10/2006

    ATERCIOPELADOS
    Oye

  • reviewed 01/2007

    KRISTO NUMPUBY
    Assiko City

  • reviewed 11/2015

    Phases
    For Life

  • reviewed 07/2007

    DOBET GNAHORE
    Na Afriki

  • reviewed 03/2015

    Wax Tailor
    Phonovisions Symphonic Orchestra

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.