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 03/2015

    The Paradise Bangkok Molam International
    21st Century Molam

  • reviewed 06/2006

    ZIGGY MARLEY
    Love is My Religion

  • reviewed 03/2007

    ANDY PALACIO AND THE GARIFUNA COLLECTIVE
    Watina

  • reviewed 10/2004

    Tinariwen
    Amassakoul

  • reviewed 10/2008

    JOHN BROWN'S BODY
    Amplify

  • reviewed 09/2006

    AZAM ALI
    Elysium for the Brave

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.