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Iraq: Iqa’at - Traditional Rhythmic Structure

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Iraq: Iqa’at - Traditional Rhythmic Structure
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In Iraq, maqam—a term referring to any one of the rhythmically complex and improvisational melodic modes of Arabic classical music, which dictate pitches, pattern, and song progression—is performed in three distinct regional styles by vocalists, instrumentalists, and mixed drum groups. This compilation of recordings by ethnomusicologist Habib Hassan Touma features various musical genres from Basra Province and Baghdad that provide a glimpse into the varied iqa’at (rhythmic forms) in traditional Iraqi music.

Track Listing

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Mukhalif Muhammad H. Jrifani, Mullah Adnan Ensemble 14:45
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102
Iqa´at Sami Abdulahad 9:52
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103
Fann Khammari Abdulrazzak Talal, Mullah Adnan Ensemble 5:05
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Iqa´at Iraqi Ensemble for Traditional Music 8:11
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105
Murabba´ Maidah Nazhat, Iraqi Ensemble for Traditional Music 4:26
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Abuziyya Riad Ahmad, Iraqi Ensemble for Traditional Music 6:48
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Mawwal Ibrahim Rahim, Iraqi Ensemble for Traditional Music 3:37

Album Info

Catalog Number

UNES08044

Year(s) Released

1979

Label/Collection

UNESCO Collection of Traditional Music

Genre(s)

World

Country(s)

Iraq

Culture Group(s)

Arab

Language(s)

Arabic

Credit(s)

Habib Hassan Touma - Liner Notes, Recorder
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