The
Maqam Music Tradition of Iraq
by
Y Kojaman
257 pp with many rare photographs
Mr
Y Kojaman has just published his new book on Iraqi Maqam Music,
a subject in which the author is a leading authority. Some
of the contents: The Chalghi bands; the effect of the emigration
of Iraqi Jews; Iraqi music and Maqam tradition in Israel after
the emigration; A typical Chalghi night; occasions at which
Chalghi nights are performed; classification and features
of the Maqam; development of Pastas; the traditional Maqam
instruments.
The
book is obtainable from the author and publisher at: 116 Hanover
Road, London NW10 3DP, UK
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