Ahmed Mukhtar - Al-hambra (2025) [Hi-Res]

Ahmed Mukhtar on oud and Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde on flamenco guitar explore the entwined musical traditions of their two cultures. The compositions unfold as an elegant dialogue between the two instruments, weaving intricate melodies and rhythmic subtleties that echo centuries of cultural exchange. Through Al-hambra, they create a space where the voices of the oud and guitar converse as equals, bridging time and tradition with a grace that feels both timeless and innovative.

Tracklist:
1-1 Ahmed Mukhtar;Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde;Demi Garcia Sabat - River Banks [4:19]
1-2 Ahmed Mukhtar;Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde;Demi Garcia Sabat - Basra [5:53]
1-3 Ahmed Mukhtar - A Moment of Taqasim [4:32]
1-4 Ahmed Mukhtar - Baghdadi Girl [3:59]
1-5 Ahmed Mukhtar - Caravan [4:56]
1-6 Ahmed Mukhtar - Samaa'i ajam [4:29]
1-7 Ahmed Mukhtar - Quietness [4:49]
1-8 Ahmed Mukhtar - Iraqi merengue [3:04]
1-9 Ahmed Mukhtar - Al-hambra [4:35]
1-10 Ahmed Mukhtar - Scheherazade, Op. 35: III. The Young Prince and the Young Princess (Arr. for Flamenco Guitar, Oud & Percussion by Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde) [6:22]