Ahmed Mukhtar - Tahmed Mukhtar: He Road To Baghdad - New Maqams From Iraq (2005)

"Tahmed Mukhtar: He Road To Baghdad - New Maqams From Iraq" is an album by Iraqi musician and oud virtuoso Ahmed Mukhtar. This work is a musical journey through Iraq’s rich traditions, built on fresh interpretations of Arabian maqams. The album captures the essence of Baghdad through melodies performed on traditional instruments like the oud, joza (stringed instrument), nay (flute), and percussion. The music blends dynamic and contemplative compositions, reflecting Iraq’s cultural and emotional heritage.

Tracklist:
1-1 Huseyin Turkmenler - Söyleyin Yildizlar Sevgilim Nerde [3:34]
1-2 Ahmed Mukhtar - Childhood [3:10]
1-3 Alaa Majeed;Ahmed Mukhtar;Shaker Hassan - Iraqi Cafe [5:18]
1-4 Ahmed Mukhtar - The Road to Baghdad [3:10]
1-5 Hassan Falih;Alaa Majeed;Ahmed Mukhtar;Shaker Hassan - Sufi Moments [6:57]
1-6 Shaker Hassan;Ahmed Mukhtar - Dance of War [6:06]
1-7 Ahmed Mukhtar - After the War [3:51]
1-8 Hassan Falih;Alaa Majeed;Ahmed Mukhtar;Shaker Hassan - Sama'ai Baghdad [5:31]
1-9 Hassan Falih;Ahmed Mukhtar;Shaker Hassan - Doulab Mukhtar [4:38]
1-10 Waseem Faris;Ahmed Mukhtar - Motherly [3:02]
1-11 Shaker Hassan;Ahmed Mukhtar - Iraqi Kurdish Dance [4:08]
1-12 Ahmed Mukhtar - Arab Marshes [2:27]
1-13 Ahmed Mukhtar - Horizon [2:08]
1-14 Shaker Hassan;Ahmed Mukhtar - Segah [4:02]
1-15 Hassan Falih - Moments in the Mosque [2:00]
1-16 Waseem Faris - Taqsim Joza [2:09]