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Rahim AlHaj comes from Iraq, a country once famous for its ‘ud (lute) players. A virtuoso ‘udist and composer, he was born in Baghdad where he studied and performed with the great Munir Bashir.  He has been a political refugee in the US since 2000, and dedicated himself to keeping the music of his embattled homeland alive. His music is inspired by exile and new beginnings, and delicately combines traditional Iraqi maqams (modes) with contemporary styles without altering the foundation of the traditional Iraqi school of ‘ud.

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