MinnPost’s reporting is free every single day, but it isn’t free to produce. Join 4,800 members with a donation right now. DAMASCUS, Syria — When the Iraq War began, Fadi Fares Aziz cut up his flute ...

Amir ElSaffar introduced the final song of his set in the Wexner Center’s concert in the Lincoln Theatre last night, cautioning that it wouldn’t be easy, as its key signature was full of half-flats ...

NEW LEBANON, N.Y. -- Amir ElSaffar has made a living out of weaving together a variety of musical traditions. He grew up in Chicago listening to the blues, trained to be a classical trumpeter, ...

"Iraqi Peace Song" is a traditional (public domain) Iraqi Folk Song. Arranged by Joseph Patrick Moore. This is track #3 from Joseph's new album titled, "Nevada Sun" This song appears by permission of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “I’m quite a coward,” Rahma Riad admitted with a laugh. “I mean, I like taking risks in general, but I avoid reckless ones when it ...

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A wild gig at a smoky hard-drinking bar in Terre Haute, Indiana, spurred the unique arrangement of the Iraqi folk song “Gulli Ya Hilw," as the crowd --which included a dapper Saudi engineering student ...

The Iraqi National Symphony performed for President Bush and a large audience Tuesday night, presenting another side of the nation whose image is shaped by daily reports of combat and death. "I think ...

Expo City Dubai is buzzing as 'UAE Loves Iraq 2025' kicks off, transforming the venue into a hub of Iraqi culture and heritage. This flagship festival, held on October 4, 2025, celebrates Iraqi arts, ...

"I'm quite a coward," Rahma Riad admitted with a laugh. "I mean, I like taking risks in general, but I avoid reckless ones when it comes to my music career." It's a surprisingly candid confession from ...