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Jordan - Amman: Ilham Al Madfai

Moshe Morad travels to Jordan's capital, Amman, to record one of the Middle East's biggest stars, Iraqi singer and songwriter Ilham Al Madfai.

Moshe Morad travels to Jordan's capital Amman to record one of the Middle East's biggest stars, Iraqi singer-songwriter Ilham Al Madfai. Ilham performs with his full band, as well as on his own in a more intimate setting, and talks about his love for the lost city of Baghdad.

Recorded 19 May 2007 at CafΓ© Khuttar in Amman, Jordan

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1 hour

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Sat 20 Sep 2008 15:00

Music and featured items

  • Introduction

    Moshe Morad is in Amman to record Iraqi singer-songwriter Ilham Al Madfai

    Duration: 01:45

  • Concert opening

    Ilham Al Madfai and his band start the special World Routes concert at β€œCafΓ© Khutar”.

    Duration: 14:22

  • Music Played

    • Ilham Al Madfai and his Band

      Medley: Bint el Shelabya, Allah Aliek, Ya Athouly

      Composers: Fairouz, Traditional, Traditional

  • Mali Chugul bil Soug

    Ilham Al Madfai and his band play β€œMali Chugul bil Soug”.

    Duration: 06:24

  • Music Played

    • Ilham Al Madfai and his Band

      Maly Shugbul bil soug

      Composer: Ilham Al Madfai

  • Ilham Al Madfai interview

    Moshe interviews Ilham Al Madfai about his music and Baghdad.

    Duration: 04:03

  • Ilham Al Madfai solo song

    Ilham Al Madfai sing solo accompanying himself on the guitar.

    Duration: 03:22

  • Music Played

    • Ilham al-Madfai

      Hatha Mu Insaf Minnak

      Composer: Salima Murad

  • Baghdad

    Ilham Al Madfai sings Baghdad, lyrics by poet Nizar Qabbani.

    Duration: 06:10

  • Music Played

    • Ilham al-Madfai

      Baghdad

      Composer: Ilham Al Madfai

  • Song for his son Mohammad

    Ilham Al Madfai, and his band, plays a song written for his only son, Mohammad.

    Duration: 06:50

  • Music Played

    • Ilham Al Madfai and his Band

      Mohamad bouya Mohamad

  • Traditional Baghdadi songs

    The audience joins Ilham Al Madfai in a medley of two traditional Baghdadi songs.

    Duration: 09:35

  • Music Played

    • Ilham Al Madfai and his Band

      Medley: Ashgar B Shamma, El Baghdadya

      Composers: Ilham Al Madfai, Ilham Al Madfai, Traditional

  • Khuttar

    Ilham Al Madfai wraps up the concert with his biggest hit - β€œKhuttar”.

    Duration: 05:51

  • Music Played

    • Ilham Al Madfai and his Band

      Khuttar

      Composer: Ilham Al Madfai

Broadcasts

  • Sat 29 Dec 2007 15:00
  • Sat 20 Sep 2008 15:00

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