DESCRIPTION:
The Iraqi Maqam (mode) is Baghdad's classical music tradition. It is believed to have descended from the eighth century (The Abbasid Era). It has undergone many changes through generations. There are now circa 60 Maqams. Each Maqam has a name. This Maqam is known as Mkhaalaf, which means "different" or "deviated". The Maqam is usually followed by a rythmic vocal piece known as Pasta, which means "tradititional song."Here the Maqam is followed by a Pasta based on another Maqam (Nahaawand). This is a deviation from the norm. The Pasta and the maqam are usually based on the same tune.

Musicians:

Talal A. Ismail: (Iraq) Conductor, Language Supervisor, Oudist, Vocalist
Anna Ottertun: (Sweden) Vocalist, Percussionist
Marianne Holmboe: (Norway) Vocalist, Percussionist
Hamoudi Sharba: (Iraq) Vocalist, Percussionist
Anders Waernelius: (Sweden) Percussionist
Raysan Ismail: (Iraq) Violinist

Contact:
talalismail2000@yahoo.com