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Rahim Alhaj : The Second Baghdad
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Rahim AlHaj's original oud compositions delicately introduce modern concepts into traditional Iraqi oud playing.
Genre: World: World Traditions
Release Date: 2002
The Second Baghdad Record Label: same as artist
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The Second Baghdad 4:42 $0.99
Dance of the Palms 7:00 $0.99
Dream 7:43 $0.99
Sunset of the City 5:30 $0.99
Childhood 3:45 $0.99
Missing 7:41 $0.99
Yearning 5:23 $0.99
Ehnanah 4:38 $0.99
Horses 2:35 $0.99
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Album Notes

Rahim AlHaj began playing the oud at age nine. It was evident early on that he had a gift. He is a graduate of the prestigious Baghdad Conservatory, where he studied under the great Munir Bashir and Salim Abdul Kareem.

Rahim is among the most accomplished oud players of his generation. His original compositions delicately introduce modern concepts into the tradition of Iraqi oud playing. This CD is a compilation of Rahim's compositions reflecting his feelings for his country, Iraq, his city, Baghdad, its people, and its rich Sumerian past.

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REVIEWS

The Second Baghdad
author: Kathleen Fekete Bauerlein
Perhaps if I was able to listen to more than one track I wouldn't have purchased, but upon listening more than once, I find his music engagaging and am glad I got the cd.
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Hypnotic
author: Adam Boltz
His oud is obviously hardwired to his heart and soul. Rahim Alhaj pours it out from the astral with this music that just seems to carry me away. I'm happy and fortunate to have this cd in my collection.
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author: Linda Wenrick
I've heard Rahim play on an Albuquerque station (KUNM) many times, but local searches went unrewarded until I heard him mention CD Baby. In short, his work impressed me sufficiently to track it down and send to friends as well. It's soul to soul music,profound and ethereal simultaneously.
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Very Fine
author: Visual Information
This CD is at the top of my stack. I'm very please with its clean simple presentation without pretense.
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