Rhythms of Baghdad
Reviews
Decca
Reviewed 2003-03-10
Reviewed 2003-03-10
Wonderful music from Iraq played on oud and a variety of drums. Some traditional tunes, some composed by Mukhtar, based on Arabian maqams. Play this as a beautiful form of anti-war protest. All tracks worth one star at least. The drummer (Sattar Al-Saadi deserves joint credit for this one & his solo tracks are great.)
1. Mid-tempo, great strings & perc. Catchy.
2. Slow & spare intro w/a sense of mystery.
3. Rhythmic with a cool melody and great strings.
4. Faster w/a happy bounciness.
5. Fast percussive track blending 3 rhythms.
6. Interesting flamenco-esque oud & perc.
7. Mid-tempo w/some nice changes of melody.
8. Slower & dark w/hypnotic percussion.
9. Slow perc, dramatic strings, very cool.
10. Solo drum improv. Quiet in parts, but good.
11.Solo drum/tambourine. Fast & well played.
12. Very good solo drum w/very cool technique.
13. Another great drum solo, dramatic.
3/03
1. Mid-tempo, great strings & perc. Catchy.
2. Slow & spare intro w/a sense of mystery.
3. Rhythmic with a cool melody and great strings.
4. Faster w/a happy bounciness.
5. Fast percussive track blending 3 rhythms.
6. Interesting flamenco-esque oud & perc.
7. Mid-tempo w/some nice changes of melody.
8. Slower & dark w/hypnotic percussion.
9. Slow perc, dramatic strings, very cool.
10. Solo drum improv. Quiet in parts, but good.
11.Solo drum/tambourine. Fast & well played.
12. Very good solo drum w/very cool technique.
13. Another great drum solo, dramatic.
3/03
Recent airplay
Souq Baghdadi
At the Cafe Bohemian — May 24, 2017
Raqsat Al Shara
Peace at the Cafe Bohemian — May 06, 2008
Baghdad Al Kadima
At the Cafe Bohemian — Sep 30, 2003
Horse Dance
Morning Glory — May 24, 2003
Khashbah
At the Cafe Bohemian — May 20, 2003
Sufi Rhythm, Kasor
Morning Glory — May 17, 2003
Charting
2003-03-24 — 2003-05-26
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| May 25 | 2 |
| May 18 | 2 |
| May 11 | 1 |
| May 4 | 1 |
| Apr 27 | 2 |
| Apr 20 | 1 |
| Apr 13 | 2 |
| Apr 6 | 3 |
Track listing
| 1. | Souq Baghdadi | ||
| 2. | Mantasf-Al-Lil | ||
| 3. | Raqsat Albedoi | ||
| 4. | Raqsat Al Shara | ||
| 5. | Khashbah | ||
| 6. | Espania | ||
| 7. | Baghdad Al Kadima | ||
| 8. | Raksat Al Janoub | ||
| 9. | Nada'a Al Bahr | ||
| 10. | Horse Dance | ||
| 11. | Fingers and Sambales | ||
| 12. | Kasor | ||
| 13. | Sufi Rhythm |