Ahmed Mukhtar - Music from Iraq (2018)

"Music from Iraq" is an album by Ahmed Mukhtar, a renowned Iraqi musician and oud virtuoso. This work immerses the listener in Iraq’s rich musical tradition, blending classical Arabian maqams with contemporary interpretations. The album captures the cultural heritage of Baghdad and other Iraqi regions through melodies performed on traditional instruments like the oud, nay (flute), and percussion. The music creates an atmosphere that reflects both the historical depth and emotional expressiveness of Iraqi culture.

Tracklist:
1-1 Hassan Falih;Ahmed Mukhtar;Shaker Hassan - Doulab Mukhtar [4:38]
1-2 Ahmed Mukhtar;Sattar Al-Saadi - Souq Baghdadi [6:11]
1-3 Hassan Falih;Alaa Majeed;Ahmed Mukhtar;Shaker Hassan - Sama'ai Baghdad [5:31]
1-4 Sattar Al-Saadi - Kasor [2:02]
1-5 Hassan Falih - The 2 Rivers [3:31]
1-6 Ahmed Mukhtar - The Road to Baghdad [3:10]
1-7 Waseem Faris;Ahmed Mukhtar - Motherly [3:02]
1-8 Ahmed Mukhtar;Sattar Al-Saadi - Espania [4:04]
1-9 Ahmed Mukhtar;Sattar Al-Saadi - Raqsat Albedoi [5:28]
1-10 Hassan Falih - Moments in the Mosque [2:00]
1-11 Ahmed Mukhtar;Sattar Al-Saadi - Raqsat al Shara [5:38]
1-12 Ahmed Mukhtar - Horizon [2:08]
1-13 Sattar Al-Saadi - Fingers and Sambales [3:00]
1-14 Alaa Majeed;Ahmed Mukhtar;Shaker Hassan - Iraqi Cafe [5:18]
1-15 Shaker Hassan;Ahmed Mukhtar - Iraqi Kurdish Dance [4:08]